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Citroën C3

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LB09 BLJMOT history

LB09 BLJ is a red diesel Citroën C3 first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
101,818 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 BLJ was last recorded at 101,818 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 3,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,016 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,802 miles
Average per year
6,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,818 miles
  • 2024 – 98,016 miles
  • 2023 – 84,264 miles
  • 2022 – 75,861 miles
  • 2021 – 63,275 miles
  • 2020 – 55,767 miles
  • 2019 – 50,435 miles
  • 2018 – 46,209 miles
  • 2017 – 41,401 miles
  • 2016 – 35,578 miles
  • 2015 – 29,828 miles
  • 2014 – 23,063 miles
  • 2013 – 18,485 miles
  • 2012 – 14,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,818 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud flap insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,818 miles (+3,802)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    465382236836
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud flap insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass98,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    496550988107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail98,016 miles (+691)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    138927230230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail97,325 miles (+13,061)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    812883021351
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,264 miles (+8,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    920261411325
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,861 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    111888417234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,854 miles (+12,579)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    978666904517
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    865658346764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,275 miles (+7,508)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    873119820351
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass55,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    667756838538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,767 miles (+5,332)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    293896150630
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (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))

  12. Pass50,435 miles (+4,226)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    843095907531
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,209 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    817791330557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    713816826439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,400 miles (+5,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    364859772928
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  16. Pass35,578 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    953551022868
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass29,828 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    687432395034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    868215784001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,063 miles (+4,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    186695184035
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass18,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    849016883070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,485 miles (+3,602)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    155675483466
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear 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)

  22. Pass14,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,883 miles
    Test number
    827612232108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,883 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,883 miles
    Test number
    617272232130
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Questions about LB09 BLJ

Does LB09 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 BLJ expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BLJ?
The MOT on LB09 BLJ expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 BLJ done?
LB09 BLJ was recorded at 101,818 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
Has LB09 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BLJ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 BLJ 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 LB09 BLJ find?
LB09 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: brake pedal anti-slip provision missing; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 7 more.

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