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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,200 cc

L13 SMGMOT history

L13 SMG is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 12,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L13 SMG blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
12,755 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SMG was last recorded at 12,755 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
10,796 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,755 miles
  • 2025 – 10,796 miles
  • 2024 – 10,075 miles
  • 2023 – 9,260 miles
  • 2022 – 8,992 miles
  • 2021 – 8,445 miles
  • 2020 – 8,156 miles
  • 2019 – 6,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,755 miles (+1,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    12,755 miles
    Test number
    874215856363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass10,796 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    10,796 miles
    Test number
    431201779640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,075 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    10,075 miles
    Test number
    124302954543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass9,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    9,260 miles
    Test number
    817718431710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail9,260 miles (+268)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,260 miles
    Test number
    116317115608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested N/S/R tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass8,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    896612980625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail8,992 miles (+547)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    193803875303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass8,445 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    8,445 miles
    Test number
    433374403713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,156 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    8,156 miles
    Test number
    853338433792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    6,603 miles
    Test number
    877982937093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SMG

Does L13 SMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SMG is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SMG?
The MOT on L13 SMG is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SMG done?
L13 SMG was recorded at 12,755 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has L13 SMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SMG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 SMG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 SMG find?
L13 SMG passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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