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Citroën C8

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,179 cc

LB53 OSCMOT history

LB53 OSC is a blue diesel Citroën C8 first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,202 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OSC was last recorded at 117,202 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,116 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,086 miles
Average per year
4,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,202 miles
  • 2024 – 114,116 miles
  • 2023 – 109,779 miles
  • 2022 – 108,226 miles
  • 2021 – 103,579 miles
  • 2020 – 101,073 miles
  • 2019 – 97,302 miles
  • 2018 – 89,044 miles
  • 2017 – 84,155 miles
  • 2016 – 77,645 miles
  • 2014 – 75,339 miles
  • 2013 – 72,890 miles
  • 2012 – 68,647 miles
  • 2011 – 62,714 miles
  • 2010 – 59,703 miles
  • 2008 – 45,901 miles
  • 2006 – 29,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,202 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,202 miles (+3,086)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,202 miles
    Test number
    822431076058
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass114,116 miles (+4,337)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    853339141298
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  3. Pass109,779 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    834598105474
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake lazy

  4. Fail109,779 miles (+1,553)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    108571412779
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake lazy

  5. Pass108,226 miles (+4,647)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    317434051484
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass103,579 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    451370576992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,073 miles (+3,771)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    474162540111
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,302 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    855911007428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Third Row
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail97,247 miles (+8,203)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    478468724509
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Third Row
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass89,044 miles (+4,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    787543063762
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass84,155 miles (+6,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    813635334624
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen, exhaust rusty

  12. Pass77,645 miles (+2,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    941929436399
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,339 miles (+63)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    319808334302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail75,276 miles (+2,386)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    987349124388
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass72,890 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    479595253324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  16. Fail72,890 miles (+4,243)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    716542653366
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  17. Pass68,647 miles (+5,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    928469252391
    • NoteBits of thread out of offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both front weels

  18. Pass62,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    329233231352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Fail62,714 miles (+3,011)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    788122831374
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass59,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    591216250393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,703 miles (+6,685)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    491215150411
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass53,018 miles (+7,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    774323660020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  23. Pass45,901 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    310328138304
    • NoteBoth rear seats missing - unable to check for security and seat belt operation
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  24. Fail45,901 miles (+6,281)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    824037538363
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear seats missing - unable to check for security and seat belt operation
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on both inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low om both ineer and outer edge

  25. Pass39,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    262853628017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,620 miles (+10,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    760182128098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    541241446386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB53 OSC

Does LB53 OSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OSC is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OSC?
The MOT on LB53 OSC is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 OSC done?
LB53 OSC was recorded at 117,202 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,651 miles a year.
Has LB53 OSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OSC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 OSC 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 OSC find?
LB53 OSC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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