
Citroën C3
Purple · Diesel · 2016 · 1,560 cc
L21 SGMMOT history
L21 SGM is a purple diesel Citroën C3 first used on 27 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 65,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 65,301 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 SGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 SGM was last recorded at 65,301 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,082 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,219 miles
- Average per year
- 7,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,301 miles
- 2025 – 56,082 miles
- 2024 – 47,830 miles
- 2023 – 38,988 miles
- 2022 – 33,668 miles
- 2021 – 29,313 miles
- 2020 – 22,233 miles
- 2019 – 15,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,301 miles (+9,219)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 388953979386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 56,082 miles
- Test number
- 410244691571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,081 miles (+8,251)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,081 miles
- Test number
- 603054683722
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Pass47,830 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 47,830 miles
- Test number
- 965995287592
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail47,812 miles (+8,824)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,812 miles
- Test number
- 416392515826
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,988 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 38,988 miles
- Test number
- 146853047963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,668 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 33,668 miles
- Test number
- 205590765722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 29,313 miles
- Test number
- 178093836276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail29,313 miles (+7,080)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,313 miles
- Test number
- 696225855615
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass22,233 miles (+6,706)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 22,233 miles
- Test number
- 396647451582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 15,527 miles
- Test number
- 561179741560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,526 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,526 miles
- Test number
- 907323510701
- 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Questions about L21 SGM
- Does L21 SGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SGM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 SGM?
- The MOT on L21 SGM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 SGM done?
- L21 SGM was recorded at 65,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
- Has L21 SGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 SGM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 SGM 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 L21 SGM find?
- L21 SGM passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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