2003 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · YB53 BWD
2003 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 104,554 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB53 BWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 104,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB53 BWD 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 (YB53 BWD) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear secti”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
YB53 BWD Mileage History
- 21/03/2022102,495 mi
- 14/03/2023103,657 mi+1,162 mi
- 20/03/2024104,253 mi+596 mi
- 20/03/2025104,546 mi+293 mi
- 03/04/2025104,554 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 678 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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