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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LB53 YHYMOT history

LB53 YHY is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,956 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YHY was last recorded at 155,956 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,678 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,278 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,956 miles
  • 2025 – 150,678 miles
  • 2024 – 143,312 miles
  • 2023 – 132,841 miles
  • 2022 – 121,503 miles
  • 2021 – 110,757 miles
  • 2020 – 105,130 miles
  • 2019 – 99,709 miles
  • 2018 – 91,509 miles
  • 2017 – 82,088 miles
  • 2016 – 72,189 miles
  • 2015 – 69,133 miles
  • 2014 – 66,387 miles
  • 2013 – 61,027 miles
  • 2011 – 56,892 miles
  • 2010 – 52,364 miles
  • 2009 – 42,789 miles
  • 2008 – 38,265 miles
  • 2007 – 32,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    796502725906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,956 miles (+5,278)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    809781143717
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,678 miles (+7,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,678 miles
    Test number
    502185991969
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,312 miles (+10,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,312 miles
    Test number
    502999551483
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass132,841 miles (+11,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,841 miles
    Test number
    896362856344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,503 miles (+10,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,503 miles
    Test number
    395100450748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,757 miles (+5,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    755649948614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    935057936920
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,130 miles (+5,421)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    709922702884
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,709 miles (+8,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    445032484187
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lens are deteriorated

  11. Pass91,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,509 miles
    Test number
    215106075856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail91,509 miles (+9,421)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,509 miles
    Test number
    525300741391
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass82,088 miles (+9,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    328292303158
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside front tyre,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,noises from front coil springs

  14. Pass72,189 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    390723407335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,344 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,344 miles
    Test number
    984890630915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,133 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,133 miles
    Test number
    396499105000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,387 miles (+5,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    588731214049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,027 miles (+4,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    197523503032
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scored

  19. Pass56,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,892 miles
    Test number
    539863751380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail56,892 miles (+4,528)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,892 miles
    Test number
    959533551335
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail52,364 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    250025260374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass52,364 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    882035360348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass47,432 miles (+4,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    620712010076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass42,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    104693919477
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail42,789 miles (+4,524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    121143219099
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass38,265 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    511981118021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    342258207016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YHY

Does LB53 YHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YHY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YHY?
The MOT on LB53 YHY is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 YHY done?
LB53 YHY was recorded at 155,956 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has LB53 YHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YHY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 YHY 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 YHY find?
LB53 YHY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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