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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,587 cc

LB52 HXEMOT history

LB52 HXE is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
68,118 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 HXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 HXE was last recorded at 68,118 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 5,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,401 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,717 miles
Average per year
2,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,118 miles
  • 2022 – 62,401 miles
  • 2021 – 60,759 miles
  • 2020 – 56,735 miles
  • 2019 – 47,229 miles
  • 2018 – 43,684 miles
  • 2017 – 43,239 miles
  • 2016 – 42,986 miles
  • 2015 – 42,298 miles
  • 2014 – 41,035 miles
  • 2013 – 39,971 miles
  • 2012 – 37,631 miles
  • 2011 – 35,859 miles
  • 2010 – 33,636 miles
  • 2009 – 32,047 miles
  • 2008 – 29,408 miles
  • 2007 – 26,847 miles
  • 2006 – 21,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,118 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,118 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    945608094458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,401 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,401 miles
    Test number
    446474360594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,759 miles (+4,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    485171517775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  4. Pass56,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    836833219041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Fail56,735 miles (+9,506)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    758607443671
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass47,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    213850532962
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail47,229 miles (+3,545)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    163009841136
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass43,684 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    680902555741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass43,239 miles (+253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    693739119345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass42,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,986 miles
    Test number
    732641789030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail42,986 miles (+688)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,986 miles
    Test number
    700493750050
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass42,298 miles (+1,263)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    435487245057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass41,035 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,035 miles
    Test number
    575386554035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail41,035 miles (+1,064)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,035 miles
    Test number
    317046054079
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass39,971 miles (+2,340)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    199516043426
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass37,631 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    758768942088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,859 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    215066351029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    514667450099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail33,636 miles (+1,589)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    741046950040
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass32,047 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    744844759084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass29,408 miles (+2,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    134406168094
    • 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)

  22. Pass26,847 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,847 miles
    Test number
    272140657084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,077 miles
    Test number
    201920526085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 HXE

Does LB52 HXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 HXE expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 HXE?
The MOT on LB52 HXE expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 HXE done?
LB52 HXE was recorded at 68,118 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 2,690 miles a year.
Has LB52 HXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 HXE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 HXE 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 HXE find?
LB52 HXE failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 7 more.

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