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Citroën C3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,360 cc

LA55 BNFMOT history

LA55 BNF is a black petrol Citroën C3 first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LA55 BNF black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
57,165 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BNF was last recorded at 57,165 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,099 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,165 miles
  • 2025 – 56,099 miles
  • 2024 – 54,616 miles
  • 2023 – 52,400 miles
  • 2022 – 49,817 miles
  • 2021 – 46,499 miles
  • 2020 – 44,692 miles
  • 2019 – 42,257 miles
  • 2018 – 39,315 miles
  • 2017 – 36,875 miles
  • 2016 – 34,391 miles
  • 2015 – 32,099 miles
  • 2014 – 29,849 miles
  • 2013 – 27,292 miles
  • 2012 – 24,584 miles
  • 2011 – 22,819 miles
  • 2010 – 21,345 miles
  • 2009 – 19,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    494533311953
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail57,165 miles (+1,066)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    339316698084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass56,099 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,099 miles
    Test number
    295363309442
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail56,094 miles (+1,478)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    260805268162
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass54,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    938927084231
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

  6. Fail54,611 miles (+2,211)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    155052242394
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

  7. Pass52,400 miles (+2,583)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,400 miles
    Test number
    482986484476
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass49,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    279798067968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp faded

  9. Fail49,817 miles (+3,318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    146950961627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp faded

  10. Pass46,499 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,499 miles
    Test number
    817341951320
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail46,492 miles (+1,800)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    599104755526
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass44,692 miles (+2,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    136857059202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass42,257 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    350359258772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass39,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    687059294899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail39,315 miles (+2,440)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    499511004603
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,875 miles (+2,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    128914694396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass34,391 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,391 miles
    Test number
    984531635381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,099 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    836404645060
    • 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
    • NoteSevere engine area oil/fluid leaks.

  19. Fail32,099 miles (+2,250)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    149004945086
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSevere engine area oil/fluid leaks.

  20. Pass29,849 miles (+2,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    755883144092
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seats fitted onto both outer rear seats.

  21. Pass27,292 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    206943343033
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seats fitted onto both center row outer seats-both belts/seats operations unchecked.

  22. Fail27,292 miles (+2,708)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    908093643037
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seats fitted onto both center row outer seats-both belts/seats operations unchecked.

  23. Fail24,584 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    428247032064
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked/scuffed,nearside front outer sidewall badly gouged but not to cords-recommend renewal.
    • NoteChilds seats fitted to both rear row outer seats.

  24. Pass24,584 miles (+1,765)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    599147332054
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked/scuffed,nearside front outer sidewall badly gouged but not to cords-recommend renewal.
    • NoteChilds seats fitted to both rear row outer seats.

  25. Pass22,819 miles (+1,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,819 miles
    Test number
    107630341452
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seats on both outer rear seats.

  26. Pass21,345 miles (+1,448)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    752610240078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seats fitted to both outer rear seats.

  27. Pass19,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,897 miles
    Test number
    814849749097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 BNF

Does LA55 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BNF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BNF?
The MOT on LA55 BNF is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BNF done?
LA55 BNF was recorded at 57,165 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has LA55 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BNF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 BNF 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 LA55 BNF find?
LA55 BNF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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