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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,398 cc

LB05 NRUMOT history

LB05 NRU is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2023
Mileage
154,638 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NRU was last recorded at 154,638 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 5,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,732 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,906 miles
Average per year
8,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,638 miles
  • 2021 – 148,732 miles
  • 2019 – 142,657 miles
  • 2018 – 134,189 miles
  • 2017 – 127,133 miles
  • 2016 – 122,550 miles
  • 2015 – 114,831 miles
  • 2014 – 105,474 miles
  • 2013 – 93,260 miles
  • 2012 – 79,935 miles
  • 2011 – 74,761 miles
  • 2010 – 70,459 miles
  • 2009 – 56,000 miles
  • 2008 – 45,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,638 miles
    Test number
    861033948091
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,636 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    703257195328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,732 miles (+6,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,732 miles
    Test number
    119835628012
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass142,657 miles (+8,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,657 miles
    Test number
    396914919427
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass134,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    759252364438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,189 miles (+7,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    900191490890
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass127,133 miles (+4,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    190755364479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass122,550 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    282352451501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    168881605153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail114,829 miles (+9,355)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    165761605186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass105,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    719497904107
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail105,474 miles (+12,214)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    749817304166
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass93,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    475738103123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail93,260 miles (+13,325)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    135828403125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,935 miles (+5,174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    778132912130
    • NoteCenter stoplight inoperative
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass74,761 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    305980311147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp,s damp

  17. Fail74,759 miles (+8)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    818078901165
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp,s damp

  18. Fail74,751 miles (+4,292)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    407463551018
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass70,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    354010390111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,459 miles (+14,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    710630690167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass56,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    273637799179
    • NoteFront screen stone chipped

  22. Fail56,000 miles (+10,240)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    280447299490
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront screen stone chipped

  23. Pass45,760 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,760 miles
    Test number
    450610218207
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  24. Fail45,760 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,760 miles
    Test number
    803810918277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

Questions about LB05 NRU

Does LB05 NRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NRU expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NRU?
The MOT on LB05 NRU expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NRU done?
LB05 NRU was recorded at 154,638 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
Has LB05 NRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NRU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 NRU 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 NRU find?
LB05 NRU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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