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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LC53 EFEMOT history

LC53 EFE is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LC53 EFE blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,902 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EFE was last recorded at 51,902 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,355 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,547 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,902 miles
  • 2025 – 50,355 miles
  • 2024 – 48,452 miles
  • 2023 – 46,295 miles
  • 2022 – 42,546 miles
  • 2021 – 40,053 miles
  • 2020 – 38,985 miles
  • 2019 – 36,490 miles
  • 2018 – 34,699 miles
  • 2017 – 32,755 miles
  • 2016 – 31,150 miles
  • 2015 – 27,914 miles
  • 2013 – 25,908 miles
  • 2012 – 25,211 miles
  • 2011 – 24,337 miles
  • 2010 – 23,228 miles
  • 2009 – 21,741 miles
  • 2008 – 19,698 miles
  • 2007 – 19,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,902 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    476591732905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,902 miles (+1,547)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    880676345124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass50,355 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    356512511898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,452 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    743610747768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,295 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    275497400693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,546 miles (+2,493)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    117117547895
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    401482112753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,053 miles (+1,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    643343141269
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    372760036055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,985 miles (+2,495)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    206032731635
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    226810711468
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail36,490 miles (+1,791)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    918894277719
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass34,699 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    663723643581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    667785560549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,755 miles (+1,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    710522537657
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass31,150 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,150 miles
    Test number
    307175065367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    185813175425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,914 miles (+2,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    749063275030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass25,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    329240673228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,908 miles (+697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    437210273229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass25,211 miles (+874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    896702862242
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

  22. Pass24,337 miles (+1,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,337 miles
    Test number
    536690271296
    • NoteAdvise centre stop light not working.
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

  23. Pass23,228 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,228 miles
    Test number
    873860670269
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass21,741 miles (+2,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    450435579233
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are detriorated

  25. Pass19,698 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    491008728298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,670 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    512502647118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,665 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,665 miles
    Test number
    402296337127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper blade perrished & split !

Questions about LC53 EFE

Does LC53 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 EFE is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EFE?
The MOT on LC53 EFE is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 EFE done?
LC53 EFE was recorded at 51,902 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has LC53 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EFE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC53 EFE 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 LC53 EFE find?
LC53 EFE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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