
Citroën C3
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc
L40 YNEMOT history
L40 YNE is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 139,878 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 YNE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 23 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 YNE was last recorded at 139,878 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jun 2016: 19,627 miles, lower than 107,896 miles on 10 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,878 miles · 6 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,878 miles
- 2022 – 136,457 miles
- 2021 – 134,834 miles
- 2020 – 130,037 miles
- 2019 – 129,715 miles
- 2018 – 123,811 miles
- 2017 – 118,566 miles
- 2016 – 19,627 miles
- 2015 – 94,735 miles
- 2014 – 79,243 miles
- 2013 – 65,191 miles
- 2012 – 54,832 miles
- 2011 – 44,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 139,878 miles
- Test number
- 173967742608
- AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,878 miles (+3,421)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,878 miles
- Test number
- 234023958983
- MajorCentral Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn 4engine soport (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,457 miles (+1,623)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,457 miles
- Test number
- 616794019120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,834 miles (+4,797)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 134,834 miles
- Test number
- 948370110805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,037 miles (+322)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 130,037 miles
- Test number
- 524878728861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,715 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,715 miles
- Test number
- 311540277095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,715 miles (+5,904)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,715 miles
- Test number
- 211745837013
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,811 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 123,811 miles
- Test number
- 716322258299
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,566 miles (+98,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,566 miles
- Test number
- 299860975913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated
Pass19,627 miles (-88,269)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 19,627 miles
- Test number
- 121961794097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,896 miles (+13,161)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,896 miles
- Test number
- 386047348238
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,735 miles (+15,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 94,735 miles
- Test number
- 415124165155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass79,243 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,243 miles
- Test number
- 448278264188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,194 miles (+14,003)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,194 miles
- Test number
- 266357364130
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,191 miles (+10,359)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,191 miles
- Test number
- 248609053184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,832 miles (+10,549)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,832 miles
- Test number
- 378078452156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,283 miles
- Test number
- 358437341170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 YNE
- Does L40 YNE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 YNE expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 YNE?
- The MOT on L40 YNE expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 YNE done?
- L40 YNE was recorded at 139,878 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 7,773 miles a year.
- Has L40 YNE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 YNE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 YNE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 YNE find?
- L40 YNE passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: central fluid leak, but not excessive.
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