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Citroën C2

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc

LB53 VJFMOT history

LB53 VJF is a black petrol Citroën C2 first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
107,278 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VJF was last recorded at 107,278 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 12,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,236 miles · 26 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
12,042 miles
Average per year
5,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,278 miles
  • 2021 – 95,236 miles
  • 2019 – 95,007 miles
  • 2018 – 94,003 miles
  • 2017 – 92,730 miles
  • 2016 – 89,070 miles
  • 2015 – 85,581 miles
  • 2014 – 80,533 miles
  • 2013 – 74,765 miles
  • 2012 – 67,779 miles
  • 2011 – 61,110 miles
  • 2010 – 53,363 miles
  • 2009 – 48,151 miles
  • 2008 – 36,220 miles
  • 2007 – 24,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,278 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Spare tyre defective

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear connection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,278 miles (+12,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    878103936625
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass95,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,236 miles
    Test number
    438407545608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,236 miles (+229)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,236 miles
    Test number
    919398414932
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    497044900717
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail95,007 miles (+1,004)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    362853946602
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,003 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    678138867327
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,998 miles (+1,268)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    942325113886
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,730 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,730 miles
    Test number
    169914828312
    • DangerousSpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail92,730 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,730 miles
    Test number
    112018398809
    • DangerousSpare tyre defective
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass89,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    882652708620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Fail89,070 miles (+3,489)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    101150436683
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Pass85,581 miles (+5,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    750866229175
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre damaged and flat

  13. Pass80,533 miles (+5,768)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    349267404317
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside side front tyre ,outer sidewall damaged
    • NoteRear suspension bump stops both missing

  14. Pass74,765 miles (+6,986)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    729335413375
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre bead protector
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension bump stops missing

  15. Pass67,779 miles (+6,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    125911922307
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  16. Pass61,110 miles (+7,747)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    105296431308
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly on wheelfree

  17. Pass53,363 miles (+5,212)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    881090550312
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated

  18. Pass48,151 miles (+4,938)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    482847559367
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  19. Pass43,213 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,213 miles
    Test number
    111453719082
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteHorn control not as positive as it could be
    • NoteSlight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

  20. Fail43,213 miles (+6,993)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,213 miles
    Test number
    794723719096
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteHorn control not as positive as it could be
    • NoteSlight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

  21. Pass36,220 miles (+12,197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    921280718095
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass24,023 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,023 miles
    Test number
    352567117089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB53 VJF

Does LB53 VJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VJF expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VJF?
The MOT on LB53 VJF expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VJF done?
LB53 VJF was recorded at 107,278 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 5,472 miles a year.
Has LB53 VJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VJF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 VJF 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 VJF find?
LB53 VJF passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside side repeater slightly discoloured; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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