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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L30 AEOMOT history

L30 AEO is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L30 AEO black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,805 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 AEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 AEO was last recorded at 70,805 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2016: 29,118 miles, lower than 29,119 miles on 29 Mar 2016.

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
70,802 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,805 miles
  • 2024 – 61,851 miles
  • 2023 – 52,485 miles
  • 2022 – 45,719 miles
  • 2021 – 43,517 miles
  • 2020 – 42,040 miles
  • 2019 – 40,035 miles
  • 2018 – 35,775 miles
  • 2017 – 32,988 miles
  • 2016 – 29,118 miles
  • 2015 – 25,480 miles
  • 2014 – 20,921 miles
  • 2013 – 14,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,805 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,805 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    367177957026
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,802 miles (+8,951)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    177056001344
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,851 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,851 miles
    Test number
    554867115923
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail61,846 miles (+9,361)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    937044961409
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass52,485 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    845478565633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both walls tyres marked 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail52,483 miles (+6,764)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    518136659752
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both walls tyres marked 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,719 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    466037366311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,716 miles (+2,199)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    970371567506
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    346138519965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button falls off (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Fail43,517 miles (+1,477)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    782977867739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button falls off (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Pass42,040 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    958412760932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,035 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    263892947161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail40,028 miles (+4,253)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    925161554095
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    267101410989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail35,768 miles (+2,780)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    195407419202
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass32,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,988 miles
    Test number
    965385807689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,988 miles (+3,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,988 miles
    Test number
    463056354075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass29,118 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,118 miles
    Test number
    994711007626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail29,119 miles (+3,639)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,119 miles
    Test number
    339180169312
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass25,480 miles (+4,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    787870795082
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  21. Pass20,921 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,921 miles
    Test number
    577012594088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    307434493036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 AEO

Does L30 AEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 AEO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 AEO?
The MOT on L30 AEO is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 AEO done?
L30 AEO was recorded at 70,805 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has L30 AEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 AEO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 AEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 AEO find?
L30 AEO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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