# KB53UGC — CITROEN XSARA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KB53UGC is a Purple CITROEN XSARA, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2004-02-13. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KB53UGC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KB53UGC |
| Make | CITROEN |
| Model | XSARA |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2004-02-13 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-11-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 58.82%
- Total defects recorded: 70

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-25 17:27:43 | PASSED | 751,119 MI | 2016-11-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-06 16:25:03 | FAILED | 130,037 MI | — |
| 2014-07-07 12:36:26 | FAILED | 122,444 MI | — |
| 2014-07-07 12:36:26 | PASSED | 122,444 MI | 2015-07-30 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-02 16:15:19 | PASSED | 113,358 MI | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-31 13:39:25 | PASSED | 104,002 MI | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-01 18:04:37 | PASSED | 103,290 MI | 2012-06-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-01 10:07:47 | FAILED | 103,290 MI | — |
| 2010-06-01 11:51:21 | PASSED | 67,582 MI | 2011-06-02 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-01 11:51:21 | FAILED | 67,582 MI | — |
| 2009-06-03 13:55:01 | PASSED | 86,600 MI | 2010-06-02 00:00:00 |
| 2009-06-02 11:38:26 | FAILED | 86,600 MI | — |
| 2008-05-15 16:41:40 | PASSED | 72,124 MI | 2009-05-14 00:00:00 |
| 2007-05-09 12:01:31 | FAILED | 51,752 MI | — |
| 2007-05-09 12:01:31 | PASSED | 51,752 MI | 2008-05-08 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-19 15:05:14 | FAILED | 51,441 MI | — |
| 2007-02-19 15:05:14 | PASSED | 51,441 MI | 2008-02-18 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-11-25 17:27:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2015-07-06 16:25:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-07-07 12:36:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2014-07-07 12:36:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

**2013-07-02 16:15:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2012-07-31 13:39:25 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre getting low on tread
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs slight corrosion

**2011-06-01 18:04:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: Front discs pitted

**2011-06-01 10:07:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Front discs pitted
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2010-06-01 11:51:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2010-06-01 11:51:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

**2009-06-03 13:55:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2009-06-02 11:38:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0)
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2008-05-15 16:41:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

**2007-05-09 12:01:31 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: rear pads low

**2007-05-09 12:01:31 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear pads low

**2007-02-19 15:05:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- PRS: Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

**2007-02-19 15:05:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KB53UGC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KB53UGC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
