Citroën C3
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
L7 PHDMOT history
L7 PHD is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,119 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,119 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 PHD
- 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
- 21 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 PHD was last recorded at 103,119 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,773 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,346 miles
- Average per year
- 5,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,119 miles
- 2025 – 98,773 miles
- 2024 – 95,063 miles
- 2023 – 94,872 miles
- 2022 – 92,705 miles
- 2021 – 89,240 miles
- 2020 – 85,446 miles
- 2019 – 81,775 miles
- 2018 – 78,960 miles
- 2017 – 74,334 miles
- 2016 – 69,192 miles
- 2015 – 65,298 miles
- 2014 – 49,368 miles
- 2013 – 39,207 miles
- 2012 – 30,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Osf/nsf strut tops noisey on lock to lock
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Surface corrosion on rear Axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,119 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,119 miles
- Test number
- 329972471899
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,117 miles (+4,344)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,117 miles
- Test number
- 827213511361
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,773 miles (+3,710)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,773 miles
- Test number
- 417190766915
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,063 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,063 miles
- Test number
- 903513167595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOsf/nsf strut tops noisey on lock to lock
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear Axle
- AdvisoryUnderbody and repairs covered in underseal
Fail95,057 miles (+185)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,057 miles
- Test number
- 410610664062
- DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osf/nsf inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on front subframe
- AdvisoryOsf/nsf strut tops noisey on lock to lock
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear Axle
Pass94,872 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 94,872 miles
- Test number
- 908079314074
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe extension corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively corroded and delaminating (6.1.6 (a))
Fail94,872 miles (+2,167)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,872 miles
- Test number
- 755745198755
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe extension corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively corroded and delaminating (6.1.6 (a))
Pass92,705 miles (+3,465)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 92,705 miles
- Test number
- 487425097750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 926549495319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,240 miles (+3,794)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 204948415865
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,446 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,446 miles
- Test number
- 161791539262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,436 miles (+3,661)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,436 miles
- Test number
- 925625067420
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,775 miles
- Test number
- 101348623648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,770 miles (+2,810)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,770 miles
- Test number
- 921518587488
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass78,960 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,960 miles
- Test number
- 503358875406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
Fail78,960 miles (+4,626)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,960 miles
- Test number
- 596829036422
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
Pass74,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,334 miles
- Test number
- 614053595299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,334 miles (+5,142)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,334 miles
- Test number
- 501899906726
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass69,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,192 miles
- Test number
- 625298747473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,192 miles (+3,894)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,192 miles
- Test number
- 976521121974
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass65,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,298 miles
- Test number
- 230619110409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,298 miles (+15,930)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,298 miles
- Test number
- 557298759579
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass49,368 miles (+10,161)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 49,368 miles
- Test number
- 378806544317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,207 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 39,207 miles
- Test number
- 849177943314
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail39,204 miles (+9,122)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,204 miles
- Test number
- 308927643303
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,082 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 30,082 miles
- Test number
- 409752442429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about L7 PHD
- Does L7 PHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PHD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 PHD?
- The MOT on L7 PHD is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 PHD done?
- L7 PHD was recorded at 103,119 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
- Has L7 PHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 PHD has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 PHD 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 L7 PHD find?
- L7 PHD passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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