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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 CGUMOT history

LB56 CGU is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,076 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CGU was last recorded at 50,076 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,898 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,178 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,076 miles
  • 2025 – 47,898 miles
  • 2024 – 47,422 miles
  • 2023 – 46,330 miles
  • 2022 – 44,325 miles
  • 2021 – 42,089 miles
  • 2020 – 40,451 miles
  • 2019 – 37,214 miles
  • 2018 – 35,479 miles
  • 2017 – 32,359 miles
  • 2016 – 28,349 miles
  • 2015 – 24,032 miles
  • 2014 – 20,472 miles
  • 2013 – 18,334 miles
  • 2012 – 16,451 miles
  • 2011 – 14,676 miles
  • 2010 – 13,323 miles
  • 2009 – 10,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,076 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    126948155058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,898 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    368017799268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,422 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    602401950241
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail47,412 miles (+1,082)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    206629561461
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass46,330 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    226769662354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,325 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    554404477462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,089 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,089 miles
    Test number
    810215787568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,451 miles (+3,237)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    197121602498
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,214 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    279894334122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    573672248057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail35,479 miles (+3,120)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    620425669343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass32,359 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    383926066030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass28,349 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    388181203637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass24,032 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    349667345049
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail24,032 miles (+3,560)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    486847645057
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass20,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    595886134003
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

  17. Fail20,472 miles (+2,138)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    699456834035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

  18. Pass18,334 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,334 miles
    Test number
    548132143050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,317 miles (+1,866)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,317 miles
    Test number
    896798833056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWipers split

  20. Pass16,451 miles (+1,775)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,451 miles
    Test number
    665551842051
    • NoteN/s wiperblade split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

  21. Pass14,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    418508131083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,673 miles (+1,350)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,673 miles
    Test number
    788138731033
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s headlamp poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f wiperblade split

  23. Pass13,323 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,323 miles
    Test number
    150462540489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,683 miles
    Test number
    441021279251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CGU

Does LB56 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CGU is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CGU?
The MOT on LB56 CGU is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CGU done?
LB56 CGU was recorded at 50,076 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has LB56 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 CGU 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 CGU find?
LB56 CGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill..

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