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Citroën C3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L16 JABMOT history

L16 JAB is a black petrol Citroën C3 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

L16 JAB black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
58,812 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JAB was last recorded at 58,812 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 4,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,411 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,401 miles
Average per year
3,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,812 miles
  • 2023 – 54,411 miles
  • 2022 – 49,527 miles
  • 2021 – 46,354 miles
  • 2020 – 44,081 miles
  • 2019 – 41,413 miles
  • 2018 – 37,961 miles
  • 2017 – 34,716 miles
  • 2016 – 29,365 miles
  • 2015 – 23,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,812 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,812 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    920832324700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,411 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    636723853773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,527 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    137972764868
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail49,524 miles (+3,170)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    223259362750
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,354 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    237790917236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,081 miles
    Test number
    680201972425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,081 miles (+2,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,081 miles
    Test number
    303189154004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,413 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    385617319407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,961 miles (+3,245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    472721835878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,716 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,716 miles
    Test number
    189406373168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,365 miles
    Test number
    257124980693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,365 miles (+5,871)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,365 miles
    Test number
    384789592290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass23,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,494 miles
    Test number
    839042829401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 JAB

Does L16 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 JAB expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 JAB?
The MOT on L16 JAB expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 JAB done?
L16 JAB was recorded at 58,812 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 3,988 miles a year.
Has L16 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JAB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 JAB 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 JAB find?
L16 JAB passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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