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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LB53 VSLMOT history

LB53 VSL is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
112,793 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 VSL was last recorded at 112,793 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 16,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2008: 5,600 miles, lower than 18,333 miles on 3 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,074 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
16,719 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,793 miles
  • 2024 – 96,074 miles
  • 2023 – 85,714 miles
  • 2022 – 74,054 miles
  • 2021 – 63,159 miles
  • 2020 – 62,575 miles
  • 2019 – 59,477 miles
  • 2018 – 53,939 miles
  • 2017 – 50,213 miles
  • 2016 – 48,700 miles
  • 2015 – 42,839 miles
  • 2014 – 35,764 miles
  • 2013 – 35,238 miles
  • 2012 – 33,936 miles
  • 2010 – 32,856 miles
  • 2009 – 26,875 miles
  • 2008 – 5,600 miles
  • 2007 – 18,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,793 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,793 miles (+16,719)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    772557759394
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    994446826536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,074 miles (+10,360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    791603593043
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,714 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    498905895045
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

  5. Fail85,707 miles (+11,653)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    432049572138
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

  6. Pass74,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    738536095361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,054 miles (+10,895)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    707627644993
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,159 miles (+584)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    617899014872
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass62,575 miles (+3,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    228742094035
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass59,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    799147440351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,477 miles (+5,538)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    854230237154
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass53,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    689638092528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,939 miles (+3,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    146011462263
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass50,213 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    642291741729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,700 miles (+5,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    846490350520
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

  16. Pass42,839 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    266999215054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,764 miles (+526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    996563924047
    • NoteRear tyre side walls cracking/perishing

  18. Pass35,238 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    856249813059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,936 miles
    Test number
    179610832070
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slightly perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

  20. Fail33,936 miles (+1,080)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,936 miles
    Test number
    959740032012
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slightly perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

  21. Pass32,856 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,856 miles
    Test number
    401212640387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,187 miles (+3,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    533048810051
    • NoteSlight age cracking on both rear tyres

  23. Fail26,875 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    110529329417
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight age cracking on both rear tyres

  24. Pass26,875 miles (+21,275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    430329729007
    • NoteSlight age cracking on both rear tyres

  25. Pass5,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,600 miles
    Test number
    360558528019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail5,600 miles (-12,733)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,600 miles
    Test number
    810848428036
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass18,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,333 miles
    Test number
    823283907048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VSL

Does LB53 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VSL expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VSL?
The MOT on LB53 VSL expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VSL done?
LB53 VSL was recorded at 112,793 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has LB53 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VSL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 VSL find?
LB53 VSL failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 9 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, and 13 more.

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