# OW53CPU — CITROEN XSARA MOT History & Vehicle Check OW53CPU is a Black CITROEN XSARA, Petrol (1587cc), first registered 2003-12-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for OW53CPU — 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 | OW53CPU | | Make | CITROEN | | Model | XSARA | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1587cc | | First registered | 2003-12-29 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-04-15 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 60% - Total defects recorded: 68 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-05-10 16:16:08 | FAILED | 130,442 MI | — | | 2018-04-16 08:12:37 | PASSED | 116,676 MI | 2019-04-15 00:00:00 | | 2017-03-21 16:39:44 | PASSED | 104,840 MI | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 | | 2017-03-21 08:51:29 | FAILED | 104,837 MI | — | | 2016-03-30 11:38:55 | PASSED | 98,173 MI | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 | | 2016-03-29 14:15:52 | FAILED | 98,171 MI | — | | 2015-03-31 10:08:37 | PASSED | 87,692 MI | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-03-18 12:28:25 | FAILED | 87,613 MI | — | | 2014-02-03 13:16:16 | PASSED | 73,301 MI | 2015-02-06 00:00:00 | | 2014-02-01 09:58:18 | FAILED | 73,301 MI | — | | 2013-02-07 12:36:42 | PASSED | 57,790 MI | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-04 09:59:06 | PASSED | 46,801 MI | 2013-04-06 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-04 09:59:06 | FAILED | 46,801 MI | — | | 2011-04-07 11:10:32 | PASSED | 36,082 MI | 2012-04-06 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-14 14:57:37 | PASSED | 27,330 MI | 2010-12-29 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-14 10:21:17 | FAILED | 27,330 MI | — | | 2008-12-08 10:18:32 | PASSED | 23,509 MI | 2009-12-29 00:00:00 | | 2007-12-28 17:29:37 | PASSED | 20,051 MI | 2008-12-29 00:00:00 | | 2007-12-28 10:23:17 | FAILED | 20,051 MI | — | | 2006-12-05 12:20:04 | PASSED | 16,072 MI | 2007-12-29 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2019-05-10 16:16:08 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2018-04-16 08:12:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) **2017-03-21 16:39:44 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) **2017-03-21 08:51:29 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) **2016-03-30 11:38:55 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner steering joint as slight play - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Centre mirror is missing **2016-03-29 14:15:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner steering joint as slight play - ADVISORY: Centre mirror is missing - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) **2015-03-31 10:08:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: O/S/F tyre sidewall cut - USER ENTERED: Front crossmember damaged - USER ENTERED: Exhaust hitting towbar - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2015-03-18 12:28:25 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: O/S/F tyre sidewall cut - USER ENTERED: Front crossmember damaged - USER ENTERED: Exhaust hitting towbar **2014-02-03 13:16:16 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front tyres bald on edges.cracked and n/s scuffed on outer edge **2014-02-01 09:58:18 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) - USER ENTERED: front tyres bald on edges.cracked and n/s scuffed on outer edge **2013-02-07 12:36:42 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2012-04-04 09:59:06 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) **2009-12-14 10:21:17 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2007-12-28 10:23:17 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) **2006-12-05 12:20:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for OW53CPU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/OW53CPU. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.