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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L40 EBYMOT history

L40 EBY is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 13 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L40 EBY grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,436 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EBY was last recorded at 84,436 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 8,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,511 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,925 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,436 miles
  • 2025 – 75,511 miles
  • 2024 – 72,949 miles
  • 2023 – 70,315 miles
  • 2022 – 66,200 miles
  • 2021 – 59,961 miles
  • 2020 – 55,010 miles
  • 2019 – 50,770 miles
  • 2018 – 46,666 miles
  • 2017 – 42,105 miles
  • 2016 – 37,639 miles
  • 2015 – 32,149 miles
  • 2014 – 27,362 miles
  • 2013 – 22,469 miles
  • 2012 – 16,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,436 miles (+8,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    240910153645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass75,511 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    321365744085
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,511 miles (+2,562)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    524956454042
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,949 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    329688707398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,918 miles (+2,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    587243249460
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    645121476154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail70,314 miles (+4,114)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    914484889915
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass66,200 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    398384859258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,961 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    205171276391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perishing

  10. Pass55,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    361381346122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,010 miles (+4,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    668777450073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,770 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    270553324919
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail50,770 miles (+4,104)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    209280137309
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass46,666 miles (+4,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,666 miles
    Test number
    444886522942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass42,105 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    158934084710
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail42,105 miles (+4,466)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    479402264082
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,639 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    163617560926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,149 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    786897215218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,362 miles (+4,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    198124104217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs worn-unmeasured.

  20. Pass22,469 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,469 miles
    Test number
    829345023244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  21. Fail22,453 miles (+6,408)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,453 miles
    Test number
    409824223297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  22. Fail16,045 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    387660202419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass16,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    669960802299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 EBY

Does L40 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EBY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EBY?
The MOT on L40 EBY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EBY done?
L40 EBY was recorded at 84,436 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has L40 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EBY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 EBY 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 L40 EBY find?
L40 EBY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides.

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