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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,398 cc

LB05 LXFMOT history

LB05 LXF is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
118,722 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 LXF was last recorded at 118,722 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,374 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,722 miles
  • 2024 – 118,374 miles
  • 2023 – 113,332 miles
  • 2021 – 107,343 miles
  • 2020 – 101,594 miles
  • 2019 – 96,713 miles
  • 2018 – 89,768 miles
  • 2017 – 83,955 miles
  • 2016 – 80,203 miles
  • 2015 – 75,354 miles
  • 2014 – 70,122 miles
  • 2013 – 61,380 miles
  • 2012 – 52,504 miles
  • 2011 – 43,314 miles
  • 2010 – 35,444 miles
  • 2009 – 26,130 miles
  • 2008 – 17,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,722 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder side vehicle corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,722 miles (+348)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    292747171758
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side vehicle corroded

  2. Pass118,374 miles (+5,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    768469903097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    979288420887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,332 miles (+5,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    794595553952
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    174801798793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,343 miles (+5,749)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    128872232643
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass101,594 miles (+4,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    411855817024
    • 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))

  8. Pass96,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    215138922234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,713 miles (+1,026)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    244642381446
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass95,687 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,687 miles
    Test number
    202835130624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,768 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    390927789657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,955 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    396631683546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    893462970963
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  14. Fail80,203 miles (+4,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    616534570630
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  15. Pass75,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    932721137667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail75,354 miles (+5,232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    745331739040
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass70,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    268431884235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,122 miles (+8,742)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    126420884256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres smooth inside raised tread

  19. Pass61,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    177952883244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,380 miles (+8,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    347022983273
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass52,504 miles (+9,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,504 miles
    Test number
    937483482273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    949880481298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,314 miles (+7,870)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    389780181290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail35,444 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    244005980251
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass35,444 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    340665380278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,130 miles (+8,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    362102789277
    • 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)

  27. Fail17,181 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    101516498144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass17,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    882446098113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LXF

Does LB05 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LXF expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LXF?
The MOT on LB05 LXF expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LXF done?
LB05 LXF was recorded at 118,722 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has LB05 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LXF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 LXF 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 LXF find?
LB05 LXF failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 5 more.

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