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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,587 cc

L3 VHUMOT history

L3 VHU is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,069 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VHU was last recorded at 104,069 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2020: 102,526 miles, lower than 118,672 miles on 30 Mar 2019.

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
104,063 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,069 miles
  • 2024 – 104,054 miles
  • 2020 – 102,526 miles
  • 2019 – 118,672 miles
  • 2016 – 104,491 miles
  • 2015 – 95,327 miles
  • 2014 – 85,266 miles
  • 2013 – 76,459 miles
  • 2012 – 69,941 miles
  • 2011 – 61,688 miles
  • 2010 – 51,829 miles
  • 2009 – 43,164 miles
  • 2008 – 34,984 miles
  • 2007 – 27,579 miles
  • 2006 – 19,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,069 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,069 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,069 miles
    Test number
    964844341225
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail104,063 miles (+9)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,063 miles
    Test number
    957641414449
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,054 miles (+1,528)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    209098317964
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot small split
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  4. Pass102,526 miles (-16,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    316154445542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,672 miles (+14,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    119068241747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,491 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    431383514015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,327 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    396496745153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,314 miles (+10,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,314 miles
    Test number
    106313445144
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass85,266 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    316364034116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,459 miles (+6,518)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    215274743474
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/r disc badly pitted on inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear discs worn

  11. Pass69,941 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    129181522298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre shoulders balding

  12. Fail69,938 miles (+8,250)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    227401822220
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre shoulders balding

  13. Pass61,688 miles (+9,859)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    977297121210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs scored

  14. Pass51,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,829 miles
    Test number
    314503000255
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  15. Fail51,824 miles (+8,660)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    930723100298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  16. Pass43,164 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    231051809254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,984 miles (+7,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    311560408224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass27,579 miles (+8,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,579 miles
    Test number
    611494317213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass19,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,461 miles
    Test number
    191583856143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VHU

Does L3 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VHU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 VHU?
The MOT on L3 VHU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VHU done?
L3 VHU was recorded at 104,069 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has L3 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VHU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 VHU find?
L3 VHU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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