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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,360 cc

L23 LCSMOT history

L23 LCS is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L23 LCS blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,390 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LCS was last recorded at 118,390 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,237 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
7,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,390 miles
  • 2024 – 110,417 miles
  • 2023 – 106,506 miles
  • 2022 – 103,471 miles
  • 2021 – 99,099 miles
  • 2020 – 92,147 miles
  • 2019 – 83,707 miles
  • 2018 – 79,283 miles
  • 2017 – 64,555 miles
  • 2016 – 51,071 miles
  • 2015 – 36,543 miles
  • 2014 – 27,687 miles
  • 2013 – 20,259 miles
  • 2012 – 11,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,390 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,390 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,390 miles
    Test number
    631711639753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,237 miles (+7,820)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,237 miles
    Test number
    309129718174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    690790101117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,417 miles (+3,911)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    567015557041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,506 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    470846262933
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring fouling inner wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail106,506 miles (+3,035)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    569485352140
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring fouling inner wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,471 miles (+4,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    504896169938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,099 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    329529474993
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail99,099 miles (+6,952)1 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    345969942449
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass92,147 miles (+8,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,147 miles
    Test number
    387753896222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight roughness (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass83,707 miles (+4,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    702789848919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened partially seized bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,283 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    929045652927
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON

  13. Fail79,283 miles (+14,728)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    201288228618
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON

  14. Pass64,555 miles (+13,484)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    854545255225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,071 miles (+14,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    484630037748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass36,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,543 miles
    Test number
    576682845126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,543 miles (+8,856)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,543 miles
    Test number
    908962445122
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Pass27,687 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    606800344179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,259 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    238723133419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,963 miles
    Test number
    979366142148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LCS

Does L23 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LCS is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 LCS?
The MOT on L23 LCS is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LCS done?
L23 LCS was recorded at 118,390 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,904 miles a year.
Has L23 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LCS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 LCS 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 L23 LCS find?
L23 LCS passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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