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SW53DWG
2003 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DWG
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
9
Passes
10
Failures
47.37%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)
- Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH SIDES (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES INNER (P BUSHES ) (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure LAMP (1.4.A.2b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking VALVE ON POWER STEERING PIPE (2.3.3b)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- ADVISE BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS DAMAGED
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR HINGE WORN ??
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,073 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,070 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,689 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,241 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,506 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,893 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53DWG was registered on 2003-11-26
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