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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,124 cc

L27 XLSMOT history

L27 XLS is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2022.

L27 XLS silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2022
Mileage
71,001 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 XLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L27 XLS was last recorded at 71,001 miles on 9 Jun 2022, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2016: 50,901 miles, lower than 58,546 miles on 3 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,866 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,001 miles
  • 2021 – 67,866 miles
  • 2020 – 59,618 miles
  • 2019 – 56,761 miles
  • 2018 – 55,026 miles
  • 2017 – 52,339 miles
  • 2016 – 50,901 miles
  • 2015 – 58,546 miles
  • 2014 – 46,055 miles
  • 2013 – 42,967 miles
  • 2012 – 36,748 miles
  • 2011 – 29,926 miles
  • 2010 – 22,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,001 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,001 miles (+3,135)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    831336908861
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass67,866 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    150976595320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail67,851 miles (+8,233)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    452707816754
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass59,618 miles (+2,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,618 miles
    Test number
    113053515859
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind on wheel when spun by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,761 miles (+1,735)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,761 miles
    Test number
    443360357041
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass55,026 miles (+2,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    398168455386
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise emissions limit jut met

  7. Pass52,339 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    882399450048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    652158132409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,901 miles (-7,645)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    481385041673
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,546 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    929814055111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers worn

  11. Fail48,546 miles (+2,491)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    415964655139
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers worn

  12. Pass46,055 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    125551864117
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail46,055 miles (+3,088)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    535481964191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass42,967 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    285481763446
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail42,967 miles (+6,219)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    265891163436
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail36,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    116003462133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass36,748 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    349153562183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,926 miles (+7,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    835345261179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,371 miles
    Test number
    604248960179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,371 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,371 miles
    Test number
    433008160155
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L27 XLS

Does L27 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 XLS expired on 9 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 XLS?
The MOT on L27 XLS expired on 9 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 XLS done?
L27 XLS was recorded at 71,001 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2022, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has L27 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 XLS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 XLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 XLS find?
L27 XLS failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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