# SP53HTO — CITROEN XSARA MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53HTO is a Beige CITROEN XSARA, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2003-09-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53HTO — 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 | SP53HTO | | Make | CITROEN | | Model | XSARA | | Colour | Beige | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1997cc | | First registered | 2003-09-18 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2020-11-07 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 18 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 66.67% - Total defects recorded: 73 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2020-11-10 17:10:53 | FAILED | 96,399 MI | — | | 2019-04-17 07:44:52 | PASSED | 92,279 MI | 2020-11-07 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-16 11:32:33 | FAILED | 92,275 MI | — | | 2018-04-18 14:19:13 | PASSED | 87,165 MI | 2019-05-07 00:00:00 | | 2017-05-08 13:25:37 | PASSED | 82,090 MI | 2018-05-07 00:00:00 | | 2017-05-03 06:37:12 | FAILED | 82,077 MI | — | | 2016-04-29 12:07:37 | PASSED | 76,932 MI | 2017-04-30 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-26 11:08:03 | FAILED | 76,903 MI | — | | 2015-04-27 14:22:50 | PASSED | 72,119 MI | 2016-04-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-05-01 13:54:18 | PASSED | 65,530 MI | 2015-04-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-04-25 11:46:49 | FAILED | 65,490 MI | — | | 2013-04-24 08:39:09 | PASSED | 58,625 MI | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-25 09:23:36 | PASSED | 51,433 MI | 2013-04-24 00:00:00 | | 2012-04-20 08:49:53 | FAILED | 51,311 MI | — | | 2011-04-22 08:49:39 | PASSED | 44,036 MI | 2012-04-21 00:00:00 | | 2010-04-20 10:55:02 | PASSED | 37,319 MI | 2011-04-20 00:00:00 | | 2009-04-21 10:29:08 | PASSED | 29,974 MI | 2010-04-20 00:00:00 | | 2008-04-17 09:33:45 | PASSED | 21,736 MI | 2009-04-16 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2020-11-10 17:10:53 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Clutch pedal rubber missing - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wind repeater (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wind repeater (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) **2019-04-17 07:44:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) **2019-04-16 11:32:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) **2018-04-18 14:19:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2017-05-03 06:37:12 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) **2016-04-26 11:08:03 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) **2014-05-01 13:54:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - USER ENTERED: O/S/F ABS RING SPLIT - USER ENTERED: VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED - USER ENTERED: CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN **2014-04-25 11:46:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - USER ENTERED: O/S/F ABS RING SPLIT - USER ENTERED: VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED - USER ENTERED: CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN **2012-04-20 08:49:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) **2011-04-22 08:49:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2010-04-20 10:55:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-04-21 10:29:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2008-04-17 09:33:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HTO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HTO. 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.