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VO53LUH
2003 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration VO53LUH
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire under side of car (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked due to binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked due to binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer outer sill corroded but not within mountings
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,989 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022 12 Jun 202626 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,619 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Slight play in steering rack end nearside
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,316 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in steering rack end nearside
1 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust pipe mounting faulty (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in steering rack end nearside
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,707 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 12 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
11 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,550 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres, valves starting to crack
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Both wipers worn, but still clear the screen
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,746 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,946 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,881 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,769 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202614 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,905 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,493 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,493 MI
12 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,533 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,117 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,117 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,448 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,650 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,650 MI
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VO53LUH was registered on 2003-09-30
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