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ML53YBU
2003 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YBU
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Rack end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,947 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inners (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- back box rubber mount deteriorated / split
- tail pipe rubbing on bumper
- handbrake cable outers wearing
- Rear rear wiper blade defective
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inners (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,397 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- handbrake cable outers wearing
- back box rubber mount deteriorated
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- back box rubber mount deteriorated
- handbrake cable outers wearing
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,248 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,766 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
4 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,560 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear silencer box loose at clamp
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along near side chassis and over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear silencer box loose at clamp
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,832 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,546 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,702 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014 19 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,250 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 19 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,027 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,137 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,137 MI
19 Jun 20266 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,903 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 19 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,447 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,868 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 19 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,038 MI
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ML53YBU was registered on 2003-10-22
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