2003 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · PL03 UTK
2003 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 196,419 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 UTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 196,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 UTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (PL03 UTK) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
PL03 UTK Mileage History
- 20/10/2023191,285 mi
- 21/10/2024194,280 mi+2,995 mi
- 23/10/2024194,280 mi
- 10/11/2025196,419 mi+2,139 mi
- 11/11/2025196,419 mi
Average of roughly 2,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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