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Citroën C1

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L3 TXUMOT history

L3 TXU is a grey petrol Citroën C1 first used on 13 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L3 TXU grey Citroen C1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,610 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TXU was last recorded at 138,610 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,306 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,610 miles
  • 2025 – 138,306 miles
  • 2024 – 131,895 miles
  • 2023 – 123,230 miles
  • 2022 – 114,783 miles
  • 2021 – 107,142 miles
  • 2020 – 101,965 miles
  • 2019 – 96,295 miles
  • 2018 – 90,202 miles
  • 2017 – 83,752 miles
  • 2016 – 78,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,610 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERNETH HEAVILY COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,610 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    285864654514
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERNETH HEAVILY COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

  2. Fail138,306 miles (+6,411)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,306 miles
    Test number
    827424368464
    • MajorCentral Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe holed from rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,895 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,895 miles
    Test number
    733627299110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,893 miles (+3)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    408861525836
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail131,890 miles (+8,660)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    731453395840
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    415935051773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail123,230 miles (+8,447)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    940517788319
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,783 miles (+7,641)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,783 miles
    Test number
    987645586426
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mounting broken but not likely to detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,142 miles (+5,177)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    509658734872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner brake hose from axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner brake hose from axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass101,965 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    322435791277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail101,946 miles (+5,651)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,946 miles
    Test number
    900261364168
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass96,295 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    143110957360
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass90,202 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    237810619052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,190 miles (+6,438)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    642866616166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass83,752 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    916277228187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,150 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    159066202759
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating but readable (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch liners loose
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap damaged
    • AdvisoryRubber seats for rear springs are displaced

  17. Fail78,006 miles2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    789197058974
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front part of system (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating but readable (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch liners loose
    • AdvisoryEmmisions not tested
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap damaged
    • AdvisoryRubber seats for rear springs are displaced

Questions about L3 TXU

Does L3 TXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TXU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TXU?
The MOT on L3 TXU is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TXU done?
L3 TXU was recorded at 138,610 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has L3 TXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TXU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 TXU 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 TXU find?
L3 TXU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with underseal; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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