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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,587 cc

LB56 XCPMOT history

LB56 XCP is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,453 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XCP was last recorded at 75,453 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2015: 15,176 miles, lower than 23,855 miles on 5 Dec 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,544 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,909 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,453 miles
  • 2025 – 69,544 miles
  • 2024 – 63,724 miles
  • 2023 – 60,102 miles
  • 2022 – 55,691 miles
  • 2021 – 50,669 miles
  • 2020 – 47,131 miles
  • 2018 – 41,219 miles
  • 2017 – 38,648 miles
  • 2016 – 36,209 miles
  • 2015 – 28,480 miles
  • 2014 – 23,855 miles
  • 2013 – 22,734 miles
  • 2012 – 21,445 miles
  • 2011 – 19,775 miles
  • 2010 – 12,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM - REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,453 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,453 miles
    Test number
    893584437573
    • MinorNearside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM - REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail75,453 miles (+5,909)1 dangerous5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,453 miles
    Test number
    939174399787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM - REQUIRES ATTENTION ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,544 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    830323421127
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail69,544 miles (+5,820)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    686964659654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass63,724 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,724 miles
    Test number
    732930608530
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail63,724 miles (+3,622)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,724 miles
    Test number
    849835730410
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,102 miles (+4,411)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    206209566828
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass55,691 miles (+5,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,691 miles
    Test number
    112954105576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    987099733924
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail50,663 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,663 miles
    Test number
    487828760961
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,131 miles (+5,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    486370493824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age code 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age code 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age code 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,219 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    497013422820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,648 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    737893423882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,209 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    548174239582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    396264058971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,176 miles (-8,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    683853211584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,855 miles (+1,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,855 miles
    Test number
    447089434425
    • NoteOuter casing on rear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass22,734 miles (+1,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,734 miles
    Test number
    695847143386
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

  19. Pass21,445 miles (+1,670)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    885476942340
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  20. Pass19,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    246050851384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,775 miles (+4,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    785170451356
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail15,143 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,143 miles
    Test number
    596860211000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  23. Pass15,143 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,143 miles
    Test number
    746080511026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,273 miles
    Test number
    161211410076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XCP

Does LB56 XCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XCP is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XCP?
The MOT on LB56 XCP is valid until 29 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 XCP done?
LB56 XCP was recorded at 75,453 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has LB56 XCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XCP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XCP find?
LB56 XCP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm - requires attention asap, and 3 more.

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