Citroën C3
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,398 cc
LB53 VJCMOT history
LB53 VJC is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,947 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 37,947 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VJC
- 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
- 12 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VJC was last recorded at 37,947 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 37,390 miles · 2 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 557 miles
- Average per year
- 1,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 37,947 miles
- 2024 – 37,390 miles
- 2023 – 37,110 miles
- 2022 – 36,105 miles
- 2019 – 35,306 miles
- 2018 – 34,948 miles
- 2017 – 32,881 miles
- 2016 – 31,072 miles
- 2015 – 29,897 miles
- 2014 – 25,788 miles
- 2013 – 23,365 miles
- 2012 – 21,640 miles
- 2011 – 21,628 miles
- 2010 – 21,194 miles
- 2009 – 20,302 miles
- 2008 – 18,088 miles
- 2007 – 15,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,947 miles
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Rear coil springs rusted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front and rear suspension components rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front +raer suspension components rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,947 miles (+557)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 37,947 miles
- Test number
- 741150735807
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass37,390 miles (+280)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 37,390 miles
- Test number
- 328811079588
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusted
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass37,110 miles (+1,005)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 37,110 miles
- Test number
- 778191619700
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusted
- AdvisoryFront bumper has a slight paint work /damage/ scratch mark
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass36,105 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 36,105 miles
- Test number
- 301560489893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront +raer suspension components rusted
Fail36,104 miles (+798)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,104 miles
- Test number
- 658368175449
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusted
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing cracking (strong advice)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn to 1,6mm
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront +raer suspension components rusted
Pass35,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,306 miles
- Test number
- 699062107653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,306 miles (+358)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,306 miles
- Test number
- 256456933919
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass34,948 miles (+2,067)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 34,948 miles
- Test number
- 908125867486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,881 miles (+1,809)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 32,881 miles
- Test number
- 914028396824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,072 miles (+1,175)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 31,072 miles
- Test number
- 843461200161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,897 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,897 miles
- Test number
- 466245175190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,788 miles (+2,423)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 25,788 miles
- Test number
- 765041174191
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass23,365 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 23,365 miles
- Test number
- 668136273176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,640 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 21,640 miles
- Test number
- 129634592108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,636 miles (+8)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,636 miles
- Test number
- 186733892100
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass21,628 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,628 miles
- Test number
- 249961591084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,194 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,194 miles
- Test number
- 681011970076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,302 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 20,302 miles
- Test number
- 490767509090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,088 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 18,088 miles
- Test number
- 290207508050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 15,504 miles
- Test number
- 751655107056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VJC
- Does LB53 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VJC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VJC?
- The MOT on LB53 VJC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VJC done?
- LB53 VJC was recorded at 37,947 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,187 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VJC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VJC 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 VJC find?
- LB53 VJC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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