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Citroën C3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L16 GYSMOT history

L16 GYS is a red diesel Citroën C3 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L16 GYS red Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,797 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GYS was last recorded at 79,797 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,022 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,775 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,797 miles
  • 2025 – 77,022 miles
  • 2024 – 74,319 miles
  • 2023 – 69,026 miles
  • 2022 – 63,942 miles
  • 2021 – 60,183 miles
  • 2020 – 53,108 miles
  • 2019 – 44,840 miles
  • 2018 – 35,726 miles
  • 2017 – 23,487 miles
  • 2016 – 12,172 miles
  • 2015 – 2,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,797 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,797 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    969783739625
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass77,022 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    941457723558
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail77,013 miles (+2,694)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    789231561266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring poking through caliper (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass74,319 miles (+5,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    772045287749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,026 miles (+5,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    142532612451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,942 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    775315283067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,183 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    596067495793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,108 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    898187610244
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear back box hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOsr spring

  9. Pass44,840 miles (+9,114)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    407193657877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    645638549095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,726 miles (+12,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    240331285774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass23,487 miles (+11,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,487 miles
    Test number
    717488323485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight smearing on wiper blade.

  13. Pass12,172 miles (+9,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,172 miles
    Test number
    994419462925
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides have slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass2,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    2,758 miles
    Test number
    875169800954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GYS

Does L16 GYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GYS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GYS?
The MOT on L16 GYS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GYS done?
L16 GYS was recorded at 79,797 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has L16 GYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GYS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 GYS 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 L16 GYS find?
L16 GYS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both).

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