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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,398 cc

L23 THGMOT history

L23 THG is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L23 THG blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,323 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 THG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 THG was last recorded at 128,323 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,673 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,650 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,323 miles
  • 2025 – 122,673 miles
  • 2024 – 118,515 miles
  • 2023 – 113,768 miles
  • 2022 – 109,411 miles
  • 2021 – 103,568 miles
  • 2020 – 100,290 miles
  • 2019 – 96,206 miles
  • 2018 – 90,511 miles
  • 2017 – 85,100 miles
  • 2016 – 81,223 miles
  • 2015 – 72,512 miles
  • 2014 – 66,807 miles
  • 2013 – 63,593 miles
  • 2012 – 60,336 miles
  • 2011 – 56,644 miles
  • 2010 – 52,136 miles
  • 2009 – 48,912 miles
  • 2008 – 46,340 miles
  • 2007 – 43,612 miles
  • 2006 – 39,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,323 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,323 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,323 miles
    Test number
    599331015091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,673 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    581579684290
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail122,666 miles (+4,151)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,666 miles
    Test number
    798910927796
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,515 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    701066282888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    808319696349
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,768 miles (+4,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    357977698115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,411 miles (+5,843)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,411 miles
    Test number
    340235109881
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,568 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    639255767141
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,568 miles (+3,278)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    565076559309
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    205404651621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,290 miles (+4,084)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    170287743784
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,206 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,206 miles
    Test number
    169726201703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,511 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    552157578821
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,100 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    125136691800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass81,223 miles (+8,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    773737364474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass72,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    645031353756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,512 miles (+5,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    661734679397
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    138347244237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,807 miles (+3,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    355247744465
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    986163653289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,593 miles (+3,257)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    705862653220
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass60,336 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    615328852228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass56,644 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    389072451409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,136 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    360356050297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,912 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    490837459203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,340 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    353775838227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,612 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    954383957283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    660768926217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 THG

Does L23 THG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 THG is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 THG?
The MOT on L23 THG is valid until 22 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 THG done?
L23 THG was recorded at 128,323 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has L23 THG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 THG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 THG 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 THG find?
L23 THG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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