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OY53CWE
2003 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
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- Registration OY53CWE
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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137 Total Defects Recorded
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,119 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))
- rear axle heavily corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 208,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired rear mounts both sides detached (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in tar like substance (1.1.11 (c))
- rear axle heavily corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 195,219 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine light is on
- engine is noisy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge i would advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes are partially covered in thick under seal and are partially corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 195,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes are partially covered in thick under seal and are partially corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- engine light is on
- engine is noisy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge i would advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,899 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 181,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake performance not tested outer brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Towbar attachment insecure tow socket (6.1.6 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,697 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle rusty around bearing assembly
- engine management light on
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower ball joint loss. needs new nut and bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- rear axle rusty around bearing assembly
- engine management light on
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,133 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,970 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,268 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded almost all pipes, also heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/seat mount (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded almost all pipes, also heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,845 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 29 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,103 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all metal brake pipes treated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front outer sill becoming weak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,297 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016 29 Jun 202612 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,605 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015 29 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,934 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 29 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,382 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,472 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,522 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,523 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010 29 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,134 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 80,224 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2008 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 80,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 68,356 MI
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OY53CWE was registered on 2003-10-17
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