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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LB53 GPJMOT history

LB53 GPJ is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
125,813 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 GPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 GPJ was last recorded at 125,813 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2012: 82,679 miles, lower than 82,697 miles on 10 Jan 2012.

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
120,730 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,813 miles
  • 2022 – 120,730 miles
  • 2021 – 117,988 miles
  • 2020 – 115,077 miles
  • 2019 – 113,635 miles
  • 2018 – 112,686 miles
  • 2017 – 108,376 miles
  • 2016 – 104,602 miles
  • 2015 – 101,187 miles
  • 2014 – 93,056 miles
  • 2013 – 88,334 miles
  • 2012 – 82,679 miles
  • 2011 – 78,292 miles
  • 2010 – 73,092 miles
  • 2009 – 68,872 miles
  • 2008 – 62,788 miles
  • 2007 – 54,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,813 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misty
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill at rear corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,813 miles (+5,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,813 miles
    Test number
    840365964153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misty
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill at rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass120,730 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    934895237273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,988 miles (+2,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,988 miles
    Test number
    831464204901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass115,077 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    269689793339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    883759718026
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,635 miles (+949)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    605791620174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,686 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    442339627550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,376 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,376 miles
    Test number
    224516064172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,602 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    293436017674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,187 miles (+2,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    191816057828
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  11. Pass98,190 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    668963805074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,056 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    587194504029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,334 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    826897113069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,679 miles (-18)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,679 miles
    Test number
    216884812066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,697 miles (+4,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    816920312026
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,292 miles (+5,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,292 miles
    Test number
    668726501089
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  17. Pass73,092 miles (+4,220)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    170368510061
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  18. Pass68,872 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    920317609072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,788 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    123123208091
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome corrosion in offside headlamp
    • NoteSteering/coil springs noisey in operation

  20. Fail62,788 miles (+8,264)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    373443008093
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome corrosion in offside headlamp
    • NoteSteering/coil springs noisey in operation

  21. Pass54,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    280261837016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB53 GPJ

Does LB53 GPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 GPJ expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 GPJ?
The MOT on LB53 GPJ expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 GPJ done?
LB53 GPJ was recorded at 125,813 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has LB53 GPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 GPJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 GPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 GPJ find?
LB53 GPJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside headlamp lens misty; offside outer sill at rear corroded, and 3 more.

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