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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,360 cc

LB56 CFAMOT history

LB56 CFA is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,045 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CFA was last recorded at 99,045 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,045 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,045 miles
  • 2025 – 93,439 miles
  • 2024 – 84,250 miles
  • 2023 – 78,804 miles
  • 2022 – 71,780 miles
  • 2021 – 64,934 miles
  • 2020 – 62,560 miles
  • 2019 – 55,241 miles
  • 2018 – 46,957 miles
  • 2017 – 42,899 miles
  • 2016 – 37,945 miles
  • 2015 – 29,423 miles
  • 2014 – 25,835 miles
  • 2013 – 22,572 miles
  • 2012 – 18,991 miles
  • 2011 – 16,852 miles
  • 2010 – 12,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,045 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    412023091774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,045 miles (+5,606)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    598827220003
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass93,439 miles (+3)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    111699082407
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor deteriorated, but not obstructing drivers view
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,436 miles (+9,186)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    955941815528
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor deteriorated, but not obstructing drivers view
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,250 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    642659920814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,804 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    857145805816
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor damaged, but not obstructing drivers view

  7. Fail78,802 miles (+7,022)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    566633064672
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor damaged, but not obstructing drivers view

  8. Pass71,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    131059873283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,780 miles (+6,846)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    457032371082
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass64,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    453336628390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail64,934 miles (+2,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    693933461956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,560 miles (+7,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    389301605971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,241 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    416410620372
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail55,237 miles (+8,280)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    305635022004
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass46,957 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    390172507334
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail46,950 miles (+4,051)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    129011307480
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass42,899 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    499408523053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    730435723549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,945 miles (+8,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    913504347222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass29,423 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    157201465089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,835 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    135942664002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,572 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    768024973060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,991 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    605600182031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,852 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    398431381071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,089 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,089 miles
    Test number
    801514370098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass12,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,089 miles
    Test number
    992514670094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CFA

Does LB56 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CFA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CFA?
The MOT on LB56 CFA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CFA done?
LB56 CFA was recorded at 99,045 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LB56 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CFA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 CFA 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 LB56 CFA find?
LB56 CFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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