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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,398 cc

L18 SJWMOT history

L18 SJW is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 25 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L18 SJW blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2025
Mileage
92,172 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 SJW was last recorded at 92,172 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,852 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,320 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,172 miles
  • 2024 – 89,852 miles
  • 2023 – 88,246 miles
  • 2022 – 88,045 miles
  • 2021 – 87,762 miles
  • 2020 – 87,290 miles
  • 2019 – 86,846 miles
  • 2018 – 85,715 miles
  • 2017 – 84,638 miles
  • 2016 – 62,296 miles
  • 2015 – 49,376 miles
  • 2014 – 42,781 miles
  • 2013 – 40,062 miles
  • 2012 – 37,457 miles
  • 2011 – 35,487 miles
  • 2010 – 32,616 miles
  • 2009 – 27,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,172 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,172 miles (+2,320)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    215035705619
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass89,852 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    502725070536
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail89,852 miles (+1,606)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    486141465867
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass88,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    826956850052
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

  5. Fail88,246 miles (+201)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    512319874147
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

  6. Pass88,045 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    933097580280
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to underside

  7. Fail88,039 miles (+277)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    481734949540
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to underside

  8. Pass87,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    260740884658
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear General Underside Corrosion

  9. Fail87,761 miles (+471)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    501962974438
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear General Underside Corrosion

  10. Pass87,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    990312418481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (poor condition

  11. Fail87,288 miles (+442)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    718743193610
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner egde worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (poor condition

  12. Pass86,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    571154345681
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail86,844 miles (+1,129)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    545173985575
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    155691376083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing on edges

  15. Fail85,715 miles (+1,077)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    101366097373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass84,638 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    909777701582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,268 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    918311929014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,261 miles (+14,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    185777139154
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass62,296 miles (+12,920)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    220560316641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,376 miles (+66)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    275570755186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly misshapen

  21. Fail49,310 miles (+6,529)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    185967645126
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly misshapen

  22. Pass42,781 miles (+2,719)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    348913234191
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working

  23. Pass40,062 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    127140243121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,457 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    189160432169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,487 miles (+2,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    278679631405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,616 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    191207930147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    253173559167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SJW

Does L18 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 SJW expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 SJW?
The MOT on L18 SJW expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 SJW done?
L18 SJW was recorded at 92,172 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has L18 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SJW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 SJW 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 L18 SJW find?
L18 SJW failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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