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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LB12 LYJMOT history

LB12 LYJ is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,640 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LYJ was last recorded at 110,640 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,571 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,069 miles
Average per year
9,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,640 miles
  • 2023 – 94,438 miles
  • 2022 – 81,771 miles
  • 2021 – 68,393 miles
  • 2020 – 56,899 miles
  • 2019 – 49,747 miles
  • 2018 – 35,587 miles
  • 2017 – 22,408 miles
  • 2016 – 18,267 miles
  • 2015 – 13,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,640 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder tray attached.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,640 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    634392127326
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray attached.

  2. Fail110,639 miles (+9,068)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    351919953214
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray attached.

  3. Pass101,571 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    563731416255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  4. Fail101,571 miles (+7,133)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    103885135660
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  5. Pass94,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    919400443576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail94,438 miles (+12,667)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    473886532558
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    744435107348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,771 miles (+13,378)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    941344007826
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    777357905031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail68,393 miles (+11,494)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    912547750712
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass56,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    220044407953
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail56,899 miles (+7,152)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    362586364689
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front and rear mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass49,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    491137330786
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail49,747 miles (+14,160)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    225390876385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass35,587 miles (+11,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    844039547574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass24,072 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    673009449859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,408 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    770312114842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,267 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    724457913947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,254 miles
    Test number
    347642415293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LYJ

Does LB12 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LYJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LYJ?
The MOT on LB12 LYJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LYJ done?
LB12 LYJ was recorded at 110,640 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 9,383 miles a year.
Has LB12 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LYJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 LYJ 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 LB12 LYJ find?
LB12 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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