FH53GOU - CITROEN XSARA
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,610 mi
Expires: 12 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 02 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,605 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 11 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,078 mi
Expires: 12 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 06 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,017 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 09 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,009 mi
Expires: 12 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 31 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,007 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- Major Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,726 mi
Expires: 12 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory rear underside corrosion
Passed - 11 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,799 mi
Expires: 12 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory exhaust box corrosion
- Advisory corrosion rear vehicle
Failed - 10 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,794 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory exhaust box corrosion
- Advisory corrosion rear vehicle
Passed - 13 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,870 mi
Expires: 12 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory dipstick missing
Passed - 28 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,415 mi
Expires: 12 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear bump stop missing
- Advisory Rear corrosion to chassis
Passed - 18 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,775 mi
Expires: 12 September 2019
Passed - 26 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,675 mi
Expires: 12 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory nail in nearside rear tyre
- Advisory corrosion to exhaust and rear suspension
- Advisory offside rear brake pipe corroded
- Advisory offside front top strut mount defective
Passed - 24 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,912 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Passed - 29 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,823 mi
Expires: 12 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,417 mi
Expires: 12 September 2015
Passed - 24 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,009 mi
Expires: 12 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 24 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,685 mi
Expires: 12 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,299 mi
Expires: 12 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,163 mi
Expires: 12 September 2011
Failed - 11 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,159 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Passed - 10 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,553 mi
Expires: 09 September 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,907 mi
Expires: 09 September 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 10 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,170 mi
Expires: 09 September 2008
Passed - 18 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,244 mi
Expires: 17 December 2007
Failed - 01 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,504 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FH53GOU?
The MOT expires on 12 September 2026.
What is the tax status of FH53GOU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of FH53GOU?
This is a 2003 CITROEN XSARA in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1997cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FH53GOU?
This vehicle produces 147 g/km of CO2 emissions.