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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LB59 COUMOT history

LB59 COU is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,233 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 COU was last recorded at 85,233 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,232 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,233 miles
  • 2025 – 77,987 miles
  • 2024 – 72,328 miles
  • 2023 – 66,154 miles
  • 2022 – 59,414 miles
  • 2021 – 53,823 miles
  • 2020 – 49,959 miles
  • 2019 – 49,294 miles
  • 2018 – 44,781 miles
  • 2017 – 40,319 miles
  • 2016 – 34,114 miles
  • 2015 – 28,504 miles
  • 2014 – 23,858 miles
  • 2013 – 19,214 miles
  • 2012 – 13,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,233 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    493068908902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail85,232 miles (+7,245)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    334321081205
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,987 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    279964498941
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail77,986 miles (+5,658)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    587581759838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass72,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    218681459626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail72,328 miles (+6,174)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    568019118791
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed abnormal engine sound and smell of of gases in bay (injector) (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass66,154 miles (+6,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    718601768167
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass59,414 miles (+5,591)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    716395030790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass53,823 miles (+3,864)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    230115711966
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,959 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    400180169515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,294 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    682165598918
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail49,284 miles (+4,503)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    886590165293
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass44,781 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    166105982844
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

  14. Fail44,780 miles (+4,461)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,780 miles
    Test number
    959561049161
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

  15. Pass40,319 miles (+6,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    738724341841
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass34,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,114 miles
    Test number
    240646300852
    • AdvisorySmall engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail34,113 miles (+5,609)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    263704240354
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisorySmall engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,504 miles
    Test number
    364148422903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,502 miles (+4,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    710554866068
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    795377804343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,858 miles (+4,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    937617504343
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass19,214 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,214 miles
    Test number
    496705213322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,181 miles
    Test number
    315818592408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 COU

Does LB59 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 COU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 COU?
The MOT on LB59 COU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 COU done?
LB59 COU was recorded at 85,233 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,187 miles a year.
Has LB59 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 COU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 COU 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 LB59 COU find?
LB59 COU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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