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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LB53 MKGMOT history

LB53 MKG is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,807 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MKG
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
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MKG was last recorded at 144,807 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,475 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,332 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,807 miles
  • 2025 – 142,475 miles
  • 2024 – 141,621 miles
  • 2023 – 140,664 miles
  • 2022 – 138,465 miles
  • 2021 – 136,169 miles
  • 2020 – 134,227 miles
  • 2019 – 130,540 miles
  • 2018 – 126,452 miles
  • 2017 – 122,442 miles
  • 2016 – 113,699 miles
  • 2015 – 106,027 miles
  • 2014 – 98,080 miles
  • 2013 – 88,964 miles
  • 2012 – 80,344 miles
  • 2011 – 71,500 miles
  • 2010 – 62,726 miles
  • 2009 – 51,396 miles
  • 2008 – 41,408 miles
  • 2007 – 31,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet pull loose but still opens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,807 miles (+2,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,807 miles
    Test number
    179754282164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,475 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,475 miles
    Test number
    115451138638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull loose but still opens

  3. Fail142,474 miles (+853)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,474 miles
    Test number
    381510893266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull loose but still opens

  4. Pass141,621 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,621 miles
    Test number
    488083411003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,596 miles (+932)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,596 miles
    Test number
    368490235787
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,664 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    270662482843
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail140,658 miles (+2,193)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,658 miles
    Test number
    389175872961
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass138,465 miles (+2,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,465 miles
    Test number
    585823354320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,169 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    237439826325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,165 miles (+1,938)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,165 miles
    Test number
    294965195897
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass134,227 miles (+3,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    141827306479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,540 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    683563686027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,452 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    155192652860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,449 miles (+4,007)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,449 miles
    Test number
    797301427767
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass122,442 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,442 miles
    Test number
    478515548083
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass113,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    242177635919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,699 miles (+7,672)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    860167270296
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass106,027 miles (+7,947)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    737362525099
    • DangerousHas the cambelt been renewed at 100,000 miles,if not do it now before failure occurs.Extensive damage will happen if cambelt fails on diesels.
    • 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)

  19. Pass98,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    136993314058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,080 miles (+9,116)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    167113814079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass88,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    699645003068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,963 miles (+8,619)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    539734103018
    • DangerousCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass80,344 miles (+93)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    367814322053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear silencer box weak/corroded.childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat position.

  24. Fail80,251 miles (+8,751)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    246739312047
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass71,500 miles (+8,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    405889021054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres are getting low

  26. Pass62,726 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    220290530089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seat fitted into nearside rear position.

  27. Fail62,726 miles (+11,330)4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    711610830032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seat fitted into nearside rear position.

  28. Pass51,396 miles (+9,988)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    864449609037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChilds seat fitted nearside rear position.

  29. Pass41,408 miles (+9,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    990499028066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    581720237005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,861 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    603850637091
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB53 MKG

Does LB53 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MKG is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MKG?
The MOT on LB53 MKG is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MKG done?
LB53 MKG was recorded at 144,807 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has LB53 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MKG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 MKG 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 LB53 MKG find?
LB53 MKG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded.

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