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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,124 cc

LB05 BFKMOT history

LB05 BFK is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
112,585 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 BFK was last recorded at 112,585 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,928 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,657 miles
Average per year
5,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,585 miles
  • 2025 – 106,928 miles
  • 2024 – 102,292 miles
  • 2023 – 99,361 miles
  • 2022 – 96,287 miles
  • 2021 – 91,742 miles
  • 2019 – 89,458 miles
  • 2017 – 79,832 miles
  • 2016 – 75,214 miles
  • 2015 – 65,019 miles
  • 2014 – 55,126 miles
  • 2013 – 51,417 miles
  • 2012 – 41,862 miles
  • 2010 – 31,983 miles
  • 2009 – 24,588 miles
  • 2008 – 18,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,585 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • O/s/f cv boot damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both head light aims poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,585 miles (+5,657)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    184366204507
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,928 miles (+4,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,928 miles
    Test number
    533177721358
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim on slightly poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top mount has play on limit

  3. Pass102,292 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    354922180705
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot damp

  4. Fail102,287 miles (+2,926)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    867029096582
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot damp

  5. Pass99,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    905329060022
    • AdvisoryBoth head light aims poor

  6. Fail99,361 miles (+3,074)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    359051674442
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light aims poor

  7. Pass96,287 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    529474699526
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  8. Fail96,284 miles (+4,542)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    577622748187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight unit poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  9. Pass91,742 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    691239083414
    • AdvisoryBoth head light aims poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low

  10. Pass89,458 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    265568111223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,171 miles (+6,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,171 miles
    Test number
    236257587814
    • AdvisoryFront pads on limit

  12. Pass79,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    586668635980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

  13. Fail79,832 miles (+4,618)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    458096988207
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

  14. Pass75,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    132197110058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light still not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Fail75,214 miles (+12)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    491664731799
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light still not working

  16. Fail75,202 miles (+10,183)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    206443490112
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working

  17. Pass65,019 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    956388035953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,977 miles (+9,851)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,977 miles
    Test number
    255163818197
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,126 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    357882404405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,122 miles (+3,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    136180004272
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass51,417 miles (+9,555)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    139752133262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePassenger front wheel trim damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear tyre treads splitting

  22. Pass41,862 miles (+9,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    389279502018
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt webbing in poor condition

  23. Pass31,983 miles (+7,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    901186810288
    • NoteNearside front hub cap damaged

  24. Pass24,588 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,588 miles
    Test number
    293503489113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    564171768124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BFK

Does LB05 BFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BFK expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BFK?
The MOT on LB05 BFK expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BFK done?
LB05 BFK was recorded at 112,585 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,355 miles a year.
Has LB05 BFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BFK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 BFK 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 LB05 BFK find?
LB05 BFK failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, and 3 more.

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