Citroën C3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc
LB53 VJZMOT history
LB53 VJZ is a black petrol Citroën C3 first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 100,423 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VJZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VJZ was last recorded at 100,423 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,908 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,515 miles
- Average per year
- 3,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,423 miles
- 2025 – 97,908 miles
- 2024 – 95,355 miles
- 2023 – 91,530 miles
- 2022 – 85,613 miles
- 2019 – 48,794 miles
- 2016 – 48,610 miles
- 2015 – 47,495 miles
- 2014 – 45,849 miles
- 2013 – 40,947 miles
- 2012 – 38,086 miles
- 2011 – 35,250 miles
- 2010 – 32,951 miles
- 2009 – 26,671 miles
- 2008 – 24,162 miles
- 2007 – 21,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield partially detached
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides l&r
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust back box rusty.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,423 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 100,423 miles
- Test number
- 415541422224
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield partially detached
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides l&r
Fail100,422 miles (+2,514)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,422 miles
- Test number
- 584748209083
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted inner arch guard also damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield partially detached
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides l&r
Pass97,908 miles (+2,553)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 97,908 miles
- Test number
- 884135845785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,355 miles
- Test number
- 977823427535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,355 miles (+3,825)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,355 miles
- Test number
- 257270154030
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,530 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 91,530 miles
- Test number
- 851956969246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail91,528 miles (+5,915)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,528 miles
- Test number
- 779386242552
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,613 miles (+163)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,613 miles
- Test number
- 285680441091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail85,450 miles (+36,656)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,450 miles
- Test number
- 523735205466
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative BOTH REAR INOPERTIVE. (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL AREA (SLIGHT CORROSION). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass48,794 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,794 miles
- Test number
- 705539569210
- AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty.
Fail48,794 miles (+184)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,794 miles
- Test number
- 978351006520
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty.
Pass48,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,610 miles
- Test number
- 839066624075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,610 miles (+1,115)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,610 miles
- Test number
- 658962029188
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass47,495 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,495 miles
- Test number
- 528532545188
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBonnet pull broken
- NoteEml light on
- NoteExhaust heavily corroded
- NoteRegistration plate lamp lens' missing
Fail47,495 miles (+1,646)9 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,495 miles
- Test number
- 248321045148
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBonnet pull broken
- NoteEml light on
- NoteExhaust heavily corroded
- NoteRegistration plate lamp lens' missing
- NoteStarter motor temperamental
Pass45,849 miles (+4,902)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,849 miles
- Test number
- 878616604154
- NoteBonnet release handle is insecure
- NoteNear side rear and Off side rear number plate lamp covers are both missing
- NoteRear silencer outer casing is in a very rusted condition
Pass40,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,947 miles
- Test number
- 498838003148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,947 miles (+2,861)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,947 miles
- Test number
- 377138203149
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass38,086 miles (+2,836)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 38,086 miles
- Test number
- 435752692122
- NoteNearside front drop link slightly bent
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass35,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 35,250 miles
- Test number
- 227053811238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,250 miles (+2,299)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,250 miles
- Test number
- 369533211472
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,951 miles (+6,280)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,951 miles
- Test number
- 863805200293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,671 miles (+2,509)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 26,671 miles
- Test number
- 351746079059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,162 miles (+2,264)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,162 miles
- Test number
- 914830368086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,898 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 21,898 miles
- Test number
- 770507947075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LB53 VJZ
- Does LB53 VJZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VJZ is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VJZ?
- The MOT on LB53 VJZ is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VJZ done?
- LB53 VJZ was recorded at 100,423 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VJZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VJZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VJZ 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 VJZ find?
- LB53 VJZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust shield partially detached; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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