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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LB09 BMUMOT history

LB09 BMU is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
88,366 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 BMU was last recorded at 88,366 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 14,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,863 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
14,503 miles
Average per year
6,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,366 miles
  • 2023 – 73,863 miles
  • 2022 – 66,163 miles
  • 2021 – 60,577 miles
  • 2020 – 53,410 miles
  • 2019 – 42,354 miles
  • 2018 – 35,615 miles
  • 2017 – 27,165 miles
  • 2016 – 22,467 miles
  • 2015 – 18,196 miles
  • 2014 – 14,100 miles
  • 2013 – 11,790 miles
  • 2012 – 8,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,366 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,366 miles (+14,503)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    152007801840
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,863 miles (+7,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    364108059446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass66,163 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    613829503807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail66,157 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    856173899839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84t budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,577 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    609911060136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,410 miles (+11,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    171943843303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,354 miles (+6,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    823971430182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box clamp broken but not affecting security

  8. Pass35,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    737056890333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,615 miles (+8,450)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    186767579864
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,165 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    529876830837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,467 miles (+4,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,467 miles
    Test number
    742890335636
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat present not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass18,196 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,196 miles
    Test number
    987734355133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail18,196 miles (+4,096)4 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,196 miles
    Test number
    207894655437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass14,100 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,100 miles
    Test number
    719405654173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,790 miles
    Test number
    448638963195
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished.

  16. Fail11,790 miles (+3,042)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,790 miles
    Test number
    118048063148
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished.

  17. Pass8,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    8,748 miles
    Test number
    356791772140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 BMU

Does LB09 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 BMU expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BMU?
The MOT on LB09 BMU expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 BMU done?
LB09 BMU was recorded at 88,366 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 6,333 miles a year.
Has LB09 BMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BMU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB09 BMU 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 BMU find?
LB09 BMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass, and 4 more.

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