
Citroën C3
Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc
L3 SHGMOT history
L3 SHG is an orange petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 65,417 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SHG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SHG was last recorded at 65,417 miles on 17 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 65,417 miles · 16 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 65,417 miles
- 2022 – 64,817 miles
- 2021 – 64,616 miles
- 2020 – 64,365 miles
- 2019 – 62,933 miles
- 2018 – 54,465 miles
- 2017 – 44,944 miles
- 2016 – 38,339 miles
- 2015 – 30,537 miles
- 2014 – 29,397 miles
- 2013 – 26,143 miles
- 2012 – 24,369 miles
- 2011 – 22,688 miles
- 2010 – 20,613 miles
- 2009 – 18,373 miles
- 2008 – 14,833 miles
- 2007 – 11,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,417 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 980881209814
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail65,417 miles (+600)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 558700019760
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorPassenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,817 miles (+201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 64,817 miles
- Test number
- 917508430269
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,616 miles (+251)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,616 miles
- Test number
- 914301983187
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,365 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 64,365 miles
- Test number
- 509198132147
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail64,365 miles (+1,432)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,365 miles
- Test number
- 708895456985
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass62,933 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 62,933 miles
- Test number
- 848592475422
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Fail62,932 miles (+8,467)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,932 miles
- Test number
- 864255057480
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Pass54,465 miles (+9,521)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,465 miles
- Test number
- 179951419013
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged
- AdvisoryBack box rusty
Pass44,944 miles (+6,605)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 44,944 miles
- Test number
- 376634087972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass38,339 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,339 miles
- Test number
- 517944086736
- AdvisoryRear exh starting to corrode.
Pass30,537 miles (+1,140)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 30,537 miles
- Test number
- 209678805128
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass29,397 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,397 miles
- Test number
- 319544514145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,143 miles (+1,774)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,143 miles
- Test number
- 357413713125
- NoteOsf wiper smeering
- NotePlay through steering rack
- NoteSlight leak on nsr shock absorber
- NoteTyres: osf worn on inner edge,nsf wearing low,all four cracking
Pass24,369 miles (+1,681)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 24,369 miles
- Test number
- 149966012107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,688 miles
- Test number
- 187280321143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,688 miles (+2,075)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,688 miles
- Test number
- 428230921160
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass20,613 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,613 miles
- Test number
- 864980420164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,373 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,373 miles
- Test number
- 743537819100
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass18,373 miles (+3,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,373 miles
- Test number
- 781517019111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,833 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 14,833 miles
- Test number
- 680390718172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 11,594 miles
- Test number
- 893110017116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SHG
- Does L3 SHG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 SHG expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SHG?
- The MOT on L3 SHG expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 SHG done?
- L3 SHG was recorded at 65,417 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
- Has L3 SHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SHG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 SHG 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 L3 SHG find?
- L3 SHG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust system corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked, and 2 more.
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