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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LB52 BZVMOT history

LB52 BZV is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
67,845 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BZV was last recorded at 67,845 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,782 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,845 miles
  • 2021 – 63,507 miles
  • 2020 – 60,414 miles
  • 2018 – 59,215 miles
  • 2017 – 58,004 miles
  • 2016 – 56,627 miles
  • 2015 – 54,993 miles
  • 2014 – 53,444 miles
  • 2013 – 52,065 miles
  • 2011 – 46,214 miles
  • 2010 – 31,973 miles
  • 2009 – 25,573 miles
  • 2007 – 21,928 miles
  • 2005 – 13,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Ecu light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,845 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    612999076395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail67,782 miles (+4,275)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    168203199104
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass63,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    725378563482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail63,507 miles (+3,093)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    445924806619
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass60,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    470712325452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  6. Fail60,402 miles (+1,187)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    852428655247
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Pass59,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    669849559957
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

  8. Fail59,215 miles (+1,211)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    527783388069
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

  9. Pass58,004 miles (+1,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    168519722700
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner arch liner insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f link
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear springs,exhaust
    • AdvisoryUnder tray missing

  10. Pass56,627 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    790013043797
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage n/s outer sill,o/s/f bodywork

  11. Pass54,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    268445797332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisorySlight damage o/s/f wing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

  12. Fail54,993 miles (+1,549)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    168377977162
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisorySlight damage o/s/f wing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle,exhaust

  13. Pass53,444 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    728788354318
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEcu light on
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/f wing and liner

  14. Fail53,444 miles (+1,379)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    896417154304
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEcu light on
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/f wing and liner

  15. Pass52,065 miles (+2,400)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    577782053323
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning light on. damage to o/s front wing.o/s front plastic wheel arch liner. n/s outer sill.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

  16. Pass49,665 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    657393403080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    378641851395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,212 miles (+14,239)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    478661151467
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass31,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    791546850331
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail31,973 miles (+2,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    322516650301
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Fail29,075 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    152975800083
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber missing

  22. Pass29,075 miles (+3,502)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    350785800071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber missing

  23. Pass25,573 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,573 miles
    Test number
    420459409045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,928 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    121345757359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,910 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    332128407011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,491 miles
    Test number
    433194055419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 BZV

Does LB52 BZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 BZV expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BZV?
The MOT on LB52 BZV expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 BZV done?
LB52 BZV was recorded at 67,845 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has LB52 BZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BZV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 BZV 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 LB52 BZV find?
LB52 BZV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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