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Citroën C3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB55 XVJMOT history

LB55 XVJ is a grey petrol Citroën C3 first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
106,074 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 XVJ was last recorded at 106,074 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 4,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,046 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,028 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,074 miles
  • 2023 – 102,046 miles
  • 2022 – 99,642 miles
  • 2021 – 96,535 miles
  • 2020 – 93,560 miles
  • 2019 – 90,034 miles
  • 2018 – 83,508 miles
  • 2017 – 80,719 miles
  • 2016 – 73,224 miles
  • 2015 – 62,286 miles
  • 2014 – 57,617 miles
  • 2013 – 56,054 miles
  • 2012 – 52,921 miles
  • 2011 – 51,272 miles
  • 2010 – 49,158 miles
  • 2009 – 47,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,074 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable offside rear deformed causing wheel to severely toe in. (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both headlamps have poor beam image

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,074 miles (+4,028)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    220498088782
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable offside rear deformed causing wheel to severely toe in. (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass102,046 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    771678133827
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail102,036 miles (+2,394)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    516179397178
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not turn off with switch (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass99,642 miles (+133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    591200442553
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam image

  5. Fail99,509 miles (+2,974)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    860629668061
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam image

  6. Pass96,535 miles (+2,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    264520251603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam image
    • AdvisoryNsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

  7. Pass93,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    804366787630
    • AdvisoryNsr & osr suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Fail93,560 miles (+3,526)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    694777535061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsr & osr suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass90,034 miles (+62)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    955682375183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  10. Fail89,972 miles (+6,464)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,972 miles
    Test number
    737534303360
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  11. Pass83,508 miles (+2,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    931394799363
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass80,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    360326862248
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheelarch linner missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Fail80,719 miles (+7,495)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    566729967319
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheelarch linner missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass73,224 miles (+10,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    492918725128
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    906023045092
    • NoteFront brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads

  16. Fail62,286 miles (+4,669)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    368563845080
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads

  17. Pass57,617 miles (+1,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    477426354093
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge plus outer wall cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on in ner edge, tread on limit requires attention soon

  18. Fail56,054 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    558848353074
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOuter walls cracking on front tyres

  19. Pass56,054 miles (+3,133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    785848653059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOuter walls cracking on front tyres

  20. Pass52,921 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    715971132084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

  21. Fail52,921 miles (+1,649)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    829910032037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

  22. Pass51,272 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    127028621401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,158 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    652459520073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass49,158 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    713609720072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    650871749005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XVJ

Does LB55 XVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XVJ expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XVJ?
The MOT on LB55 XVJ expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XVJ done?
LB55 XVJ was recorded at 106,074 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has LB55 XVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XVJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 XVJ 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 LB55 XVJ find?
LB55 XVJ failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear axle deformed and unserviceable offside rear deformed causing wheel to severely toe in.; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern; offside front headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inoperative, and 9 more.

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