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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L23 SSJMOT history

L23 SSJ is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 12 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L23 SSJ blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,327 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SSJ was last recorded at 128,327 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,919 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,408 miles
Average per year
9,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,327 miles
  • 2025 – 122,919 miles
  • 2024 – 113,275 miles
  • 2023 – 104,131 miles
  • 2022 – 85,224 miles
  • 2021 – 74,403 miles
  • 2020 – 63,479 miles
  • 2019 – 51,133 miles
  • 2018 – 48,776 miles
  • 2017 – 40,205 miles
  • 2016 – 33,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in areas

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,327 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,327 miles
    Test number
    656116229361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in areas

  2. Fail128,327 miles (+5,408)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,327 miles
    Test number
    192287926097
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in areas

  3. Pass122,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    279551737389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail122,919 miles (+9,644)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,919 miles
    Test number
    122617361894
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    121100387308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,275 miles (+9,144)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    564086090697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,131 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    672276158738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    357423245911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Fail100,678 miles (+15,454)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    694848541179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass85,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    978402319643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,222 miles (+10,819)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    577963189564
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,403 miles (+10,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    700568123945
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  13. Pass63,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    531037558618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,479 miles (+12,346)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    334103380621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass51,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    950522173310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,133 miles (+2,357)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    179379552871
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass48,776 miles (+8,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    228818852604
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  18. Pass40,205 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    671072196137
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror back missing

  19. Pass33,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    574285043701
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L23 SSJ

Does L23 SSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SSJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SSJ?
The MOT on L23 SSJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SSJ done?
L23 SSJ was recorded at 128,327 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,447 miles a year.
Has L23 SSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SSJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 SSJ 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 SSJ find?
L23 SSJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal, and 4 more.

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