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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,398 cc

LB56 XUTMOT history

LB56 XUT is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,396 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 XUT was last recorded at 93,396 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2015: 14,744 miles, lower than 53,329 miles on 14 Aug 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,488 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,396 miles
  • 2025 – 91,488 miles
  • 2024 – 88,960 miles
  • 2023 – 87,149 miles
  • 2022 – 84,861 miles
  • 2021 – 81,981 miles
  • 2020 – 79,991 miles
  • 2019 – 77,087 miles
  • 2018 – 71,557 miles
  • 2017 – 66,391 miles
  • 2016 – 61,066 miles
  • 2015 – 14,744 miles
  • 2014 – 53,329 miles
  • 2013 – 44,501 miles
  • 2012 – 34,172 miles
  • 2011 – 27,977 miles
  • 2010 – 17,351 miles
  • 2009 – 12,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,396 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,396 miles (+1,908)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,396 miles
    Test number
    292075223226
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,488 miles (+2,528)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    381553861668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    145636813751
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,960 miles (+1,811)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    748990883954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,149 miles
    Test number
    924777089502
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades splitting/efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated/beam images poor

  6. Fail87,149 miles (+2,288)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,149 miles
    Test number
    810325672712
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades splitting/efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated/beam images poor

  7. Pass84,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    210714305964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail84,861 miles (+2,880)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    752644704344
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,981 miles
    Test number
    862438133305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail81,980 miles (+1,989)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    724772447484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,991 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    571120596390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,988 miles (+2,901)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    973776707579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass77,087 miles (+5,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,087 miles
    Test number
    179452510813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass71,557 miles (+5,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    157615926846
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySilencer box rusty
    • AdvisorySilencer support strap broken/system secure

  15. Pass66,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    764226793424
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded through

  16. Fail66,391 miles (+5,325)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    367273528010
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working capless 501 (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working capless 501 (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded through

  17. Pass61,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    417540815278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,066 miles (+46,322)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    790136973643
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

  19. Pass14,744 miles (-38,585)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    14,744 miles
    Test number
    588608336010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,329 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,329 miles
    Test number
    468306824230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,501 miles (+10,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,501 miles
    Test number
    437511343261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,172 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    308635472462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,977 miles (+10,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,977 miles
    Test number
    778865451357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,351 miles (+5,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,351 miles
    Test number
    274417150371
    • NoteStrong advise on front brake discs scored/corroded

  25. Fail12,230 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,230 miles
    Test number
    661553159319
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage, no cord or ply exposed.

  26. Pass12,230 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,230 miles
    Test number
    802363059321
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage, no cord or ply exposed.

Questions about LB56 XUT

Does LB56 XUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XUT expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XUT?
The MOT on LB56 XUT expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XUT done?
LB56 XUT was recorded at 93,396 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has LB56 XUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XUT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XUT find?
LB56 XUT failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and bump stop mount; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 11 more.

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