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Citroën C2

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LB53 VJVMOT history

LB53 VJV is a blue petrol Citroën C2 first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
94,215 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VJV was last recorded at 94,215 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,209 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,215 miles
  • 2022 – 91,033 miles
  • 2021 – 88,028 miles
  • 2020 – 85,801 miles
  • 2019 – 81,467 miles
  • 2018 – 77,726 miles
  • 2017 – 74,559 miles
  • 2016 – 70,126 miles
  • 2015 – 64,716 miles
  • 2014 – 59,605 miles
  • 2013 – 59,197 miles
  • 2012 – 56,298 miles
  • 2011 – 50,420 miles
  • 2010 – 45,151 miles
  • 2009 – 41,193 miles
  • 2008 – 32,930 miles
  • 2007 – 24,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,215 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at clips along length (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryService brake only just passed. both rears lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,215 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    475591766444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at clips along length (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryService brake only just passed. both rears low

  2. Fail94,209 miles (+3,176)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    929537396272
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at clips along length (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryService brake only just passed. both rears low

  3. Pass91,033 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    650147205035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,028 miles
    Test number
    433804315087
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,026 miles (+2,225)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    893848237349
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSpare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    366303411940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,796 miles (+4,329)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    214201108157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,467 miles (+3,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    465223458096
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,726 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    725766591929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,559 miles (+4,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    195030048329
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass70,126 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    523946086533
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly binding

  12. Pass67,791 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    667934607734
    • AdvisoryFront power steering electrical
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chip zone b

  13. Pass64,716 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    997412685043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,605 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    868138774068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    118028173074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,197 miles (+2,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    139138573451
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass56,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    949811382098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,298 miles (+5,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    997850682051
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass50,420 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    356615371021
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and uneven surface
    • NoteNo bonnet prop

  20. Fail50,419 miles (+5,268)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    906765071074
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and uneven surface
    • NoteNo bonnet prop

  21. Pass45,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,151 miles
    Test number
    554625770052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,151 miles (+86)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,151 miles
    Test number
    893834670053
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail45,065 miles (+3,872)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    174060570035
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass41,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    762906579090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,193 miles (+467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    821125679058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass40,726 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    132916929480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,930 miles (+8,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    131772328046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass24,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    572075227027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB53 VJV

Does LB53 VJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VJV expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VJV?
The MOT on LB53 VJV expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VJV done?
LB53 VJV was recorded at 94,215 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has LB53 VJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VJV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 VJV 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 VJV find?
LB53 VJV passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges, and 4 more.

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