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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LB53 AWZMOT history

LB53 AWZ is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
91,998 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AWZ was last recorded at 91,998 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2019: 85,083 miles, lower than 822,799 miles on 3 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,987 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,998 miles
  • 2022 – 88,248 miles
  • 2020 – 85,550 miles
  • 2019 – 85,083 miles
  • 2018 – 822,799 miles
  • 2017 – 78,148 miles
  • 2016 – 72,441 miles
  • 2015 – 67,540 miles
  • 2014 – 63,557 miles
  • 2013 – 59,367 miles
  • 2012 – 54,572 miles
  • 2011 – 51,038 miles
  • 2010 – 47,181 miles
  • 2009 – 43,823 miles
  • 2008 – 35,240 miles
  • 2006 – 20,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,998 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,998 miles (+11)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    485105021055
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail91,987 miles (+3,739)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,987 miles
    Test number
    428175861088
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))

  3. Pass88,248 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    201853732786
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail88,248 miles (+2,698)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    385938629674
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass85,550 miles (+467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,550 miles
    Test number
    819781760702
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass85,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    492306493857
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,083 miles (-737,716)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    194706502499
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass822,799 miles (+740,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    822,799 miles
    Test number
    649620081479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail82,729 miles (+4,581)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    578143688363
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,148 miles (+5,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    283209718121
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass72,441 miles (+4,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    152360472901
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Pass67,540 miles (+56)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    925955842441
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front head-light deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front head-light deteriorated

  13. Fail67,484 miles (+3,927)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    145184225211
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front head-light deteriorated

  14. Pass63,557 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    689574634291
    • NoteFront brake discs very poor condition
    • NoteFront suspension fulcrum bushes generally perished
    • NoteOffside headlamp lens poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box very poor condition
    • NoteService overdue

  15. Fail63,557 miles (+4,190)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    256633834286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs very poor condition
    • NoteFront suspension fulcrum bushes generally perished
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses poor condition, nearside headlamp load compensator inoperative
    • NoteRear exhaust box very poor condition
    • NoteService overdue

  16. Pass59,367 miles (+4,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    288275323200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  17. Pass54,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    448896732272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,572 miles (+3,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    468926632264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,038 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    315360931221
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass47,181 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    152661630284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,823 miles
    Test number
    872470659211
    • NoteWiper mark to screen

  22. FailMileage not read3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    402525649287
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteWiper mark to screen

  23. Pass35,240 miles (+10,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    950292058321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    470276518019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,707 miles (+4,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    540356018042
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass20,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,394 miles
    Test number
    243346546386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AWZ

Does LB53 AWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AWZ expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AWZ?
The MOT on LB53 AWZ expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AWZ done?
LB53 AWZ was recorded at 91,998 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has LB53 AWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AWZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 AWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AWZ find?
LB53 AWZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from the front pipe area, and 7 more.

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