Citroën C3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,398 cc
LC08 VLDMOT history
LC08 VLD is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 183,960 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 VLD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 VLD was last recorded at 183,960 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 9,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,912 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,048 miles
- Average per year
- 9,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,960 miles
- 2025 – 174,912 miles
- 2024 – 165,839 miles
- 2023 – 157,094 miles
- 2022 – 145,049 miles
- 2021 – 133,267 miles
- 2020 – 126,032 miles
- 2019 – 117,252 miles
- 2018 – 107,031 miles
- 2017 – 93,291 miles
- 2016 – 69,708 miles
- 2015 – 61,269 miles
- 2014 – 55,971 miles
- 2013 – 52,650 miles
- 2012 – 49,332 miles
- 2011 – 43,986 miles
- 2010 – 37,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,960 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses are misted over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit... 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,960 miles (+9,048)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 183,960 miles
- Test number
- 427783171314
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses are misted over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit... 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass174,912 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 174,912 miles
- Test number
- 307189423245
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Fail174,912 miles (+9,073)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,912 miles
- Test number
- 472294741112
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Pass165,839 miles (+8,745)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 165,839 miles
- Test number
- 910222621195
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear rear bump stops missing
Pass157,094 miles (+12,045)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 157,094 miles
- Test number
- 164940741330
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot seepage of grease
- AdvisoryRear bumpstops missing
Pass145,049 miles (+69)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,049 miles
- Test number
- 554857002066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail144,980 miles (+11,713)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,980 miles
- Test number
- 816589106097
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass133,267 miles (+7,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 133,267 miles
- Test number
- 193251083532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,032 miles (+60)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 171955814999
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail125,972 miles (+8,720)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,972 miles
- Test number
- 669723212194
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass117,252 miles (+10,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 117,252 miles
- Test number
- 566139701639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.
Pass107,031 miles (+13,740)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 771328576646
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat
Pass93,291 miles (+23,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 93,291 miles
- Test number
- 590133942934
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
Pass69,708 miles (+8,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 69,708 miles
- Test number
- 489893414954
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,269 miles (+5,298)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 61,269 miles
- Test number
- 910327252830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,971 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,971 miles
- Test number
- 295983904359
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,650 miles (+3,318)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,650 miles
- Test number
- 219654803349
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,332 miles (+5,346)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 49,332 miles
- Test number
- 755301812329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,986 miles (+6,081)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,986 miles
- Test number
- 375406601318
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,905 miles
- Test number
- 361289200344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 VLD
- Does LC08 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VLD is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 VLD?
- The MOT on LC08 VLD is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 VLD done?
- LC08 VLD was recorded at 183,960 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,155 miles a year.
- Has LC08 VLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 VLD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC08 VLD 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 LC08 VLD find?
- LC08 VLD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses are misted over; front wipers smeary; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit... 185/60r15, and 1 more.
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