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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,124 cc

LB09 ORUMOT history

LB09 ORU is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 25 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,608 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 ORU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 ORU was last recorded at 116,608 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,520 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,088 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,608 miles
  • 2025 – 107,520 miles
  • 2024 – 98,184 miles
  • 2022 – 80,147 miles
  • 2021 – 72,403 miles
  • 2020 – 65,740 miles
  • 2019 – 58,188 miles
  • 2018 – 50,146 miles
  • 2017 – 43,381 miles
  • 2016 – 38,287 miles
  • 2015 – 33,964 miles
  • 2014 – 28,901 miles
  • 2013 – 23,533 miles
  • 2012 – 18,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,608 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired and leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,608 miles (+9,088)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,608 miles
    Test number
    846578407544
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired and leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    383900451931
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail107,520 miles (+9,336)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    885556095311
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,184 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    934349111867
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,158 miles (+18,011)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    765727038445
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    692488601587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,147 miles (+7,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    131502709394
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass72,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    965401067444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,403 miles (+6,663)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    339494325282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,740 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    403877219254
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  11. Fail65,740 miles (+7,552)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    784479933428
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  12. Pass58,188 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    325532592080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass50,146 miles (+6,765)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    646913572823
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perished

  14. Pass43,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    392440534219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,381 miles (+5,094)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    624590156831
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak possibly from rocker cover gasket

  16. Pass38,287 miles (+4,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,287 miles
    Test number
    271990979090
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight cracking on tread

  17. Pass33,964 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    319352895663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,901 miles (+5,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    925165224231
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass23,533 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,533 miles
    Test number
    255224523264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,898 miles
    Test number
    375416822406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,898 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,898 miles
    Test number
    397976322282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB09 ORU

Does LB09 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 ORU is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 ORU?
The MOT on LB09 ORU is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 ORU done?
LB09 ORU was recorded at 116,608 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has LB09 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 ORU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 ORU 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 ORU find?
LB09 ORU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre can be repaired and leaking, and 1 more.

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