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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,360 cc

LB05 OJWMOT history

LB05 OJW is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,480 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OJW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OJW was last recorded at 77,480 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,478 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,480 miles
  • 2024 – 68,025 miles
  • 2023 – 61,436 miles
  • 2022 – 57,216 miles
  • 2021 – 50,497 miles
  • 2020 – 45,633 miles
  • 2019 – 42,008 miles
  • 2018 – 37,652 miles
  • 2017 – 33,740 miles
  • 2016 – 31,769 miles
  • 2015 – 28,519 miles
  • 2014 – 25,312 miles
  • 2013 – 22,078 miles
  • 2012 – 17,780 miles
  • 2011 – 13,574 miles
  • 2010 – 9,775 miles
  • 2009 – 5,593 miles
  • 2008 – 3,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Outer sill panel damaged exposing filler and possible poor repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,480 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    830043345895
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail77,478 miles (+9,453)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    114571820654
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    839217657763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail67,999 miles (+6,563)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    906248307380
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass61,436 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    362046828540
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass57,216 miles (+6,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    345696404902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,497 miles (+4,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    245959422079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass45,633 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    851064377269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,621 miles (+3,613)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    898355075620
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass42,008 miles (+4,356)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    490213321120
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,652 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    757417137970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,740 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    117456608165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,769 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    971868866988
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill panel damaged exposing filler and possible poor repair

  14. Fail31,766 miles (+3,247)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    925584197219
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill panel damaged exposing filler and possible poor repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn and perished on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn and perished on side walls
    • AdvisorySpare wheel insecure in boot . (tyre flat)

  15. Pass28,519 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    115608415205
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split

  16. Fail28,519 miles (+3,207)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    645568015244
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split

  17. Fail25,312 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    479063724215
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass25,312 miles (+3,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    715973424251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass22,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    248401233290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail22,078 miles (+4,298)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    849294123273
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass17,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    709181922292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,780 miles (+4,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    739421222224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass13,574 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,574 miles
    Test number
    108350511275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,775 miles (+4,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    9,775 miles
    Test number
    554483020296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass5,593 miles (+2,421)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    5,593 miles
    Test number
    201002519208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  26. Pass3,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    3,172 miles
    Test number
    303383498157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OJW

Does LB05 OJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OJW is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OJW?
The MOT on LB05 OJW is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OJW done?
LB05 OJW was recorded at 77,480 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has LB05 OJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OJW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 OJW 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 OJW find?
LB05 OJW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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