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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

L45 ORSMOT history

L45 ORS is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

L45 ORS grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,926 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 ORS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 ORS was last recorded at 90,926 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,891 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,926 miles
  • 2024 – 84,795 miles
  • 2023 – 72,198 miles
  • 2022 – 61,247 miles
  • 2021 – 59,674 miles
  • 2020 – 58,189 miles
  • 2019 – 54,852 miles
  • 2018 – 51,065 miles
  • 2017 – 44,589 miles
  • 2016 – 38,799 miles
  • 2015 – 31,180 miles
  • 2014 – 22,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,926 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    4848820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,891 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    4815442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,795 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    532512672364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail84,794 miles (+12,596)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    179906954536
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass72,198 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    211785919461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    278977572462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail61,247 miles (+1,573)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    833513281837
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass59,674 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    687974204294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail59,673 miles (+1,484)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    511706038131
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass58,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    235205107995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,188 miles (+3,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    647264122653
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass54,852 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    119591765231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    732417948050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,065 miles (+6,476)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    776333129843
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass44,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    151257403431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,589 miles (+5,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    707584196618
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  17. Pass38,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    829758659964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail38,799 miles (+7,619)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    763158608499
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure under car
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
  19. Pass31,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    521806141574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,180 miles (+8,851)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    634847245801
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass22,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,329 miles
    Test number
    328407454117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 ORS

Does L45 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 ORS expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 ORS?
The MOT on L45 ORS expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 ORS done?
L45 ORS was recorded at 90,926 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has L45 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 ORS has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L45 ORS 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 L45 ORS find?
L45 ORS passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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