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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LA53 LSCMOT history

LA53 LSC is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

LA53 LSC silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
150,221 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LSC was last recorded at 150,221 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 12,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,600 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
12,621 miles
Average per year
7,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,221 miles
  • 2021 – 137,600 miles
  • 2020 – 136,510 miles
  • 2019 – 133,294 miles
  • 2018 – 127,165 miles
  • 2017 – 124,101 miles
  • 2016 – 120,163 miles
  • 2015 – 108,260 miles
  • 2014 – 96,138 miles
  • 2013 – 92,529 miles
  • 2012 – 82,115 miles
  • 2011 – 78,465 miles
  • 2010 – 73,911 miles
  • 2009 – 61,398 miles
  • 2008 – 43,953 miles
  • 2007 – 36,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,221 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front brake pads are low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner ege

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,221 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    501110637859
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail150,221 miles (+12,621)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    986771072315
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,600 miles (+1,090)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    587724193682
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,510 miles
    Test number
    804692467367
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Fail136,508 miles (+3,214)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,508 miles
    Test number
    300060684278
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass133,294 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    373582799351
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the inner ege
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail133,289 miles (+6,124)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,289 miles
    Test number
    499974874502
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine running to rich machine won't pick up (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the inner ege
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass127,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    829711002880
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting is broken
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on tread depth
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail127,165 miles (+3,064)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    214174117790
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting is broken
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on tread depth
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass124,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    373599555856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,101 miles (+3,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    125983672256
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass120,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    258401410519
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail120,163 miles (+11,903)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    217074031414
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass108,260 miles (+12,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,260 miles
    Test number
    647236125008
    • NoteRear axle, both bump stops missing.

  15. Pass96,138 miles (+109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    817155144022
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket broken

  16. Fail96,029 miles (+3,500)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    897359334025
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket broken

  17. Pass92,529 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    989659313025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,115 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    356678932081
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Suspension Bump Stops Incomplete

  19. Fail82,115 miles (+3,650)1 dangerous4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    249505032022
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Suspension Bump Stops Incomplete

  20. Pass78,465 miles (+4,554)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    609805711021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass73,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    263375720007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail73,911 miles (+12,513)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    554263720062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass61,398 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    303439809089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail61,398 miles (+17,445)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    882469809015
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail43,953 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    414785508006
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass43,953 miles (+7,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    553205208046
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass36,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    923691617020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA53 LSC

Does LA53 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA53 LSC expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LSC?
The MOT on LA53 LSC expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA53 LSC done?
LA53 LSC was recorded at 150,221 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 7,550 miles a year.
Has LA53 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LSC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA53 LSC 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 LA53 LSC find?
LA53 LSC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 4 more.

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