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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,398 cc

LD53 CWUMOT history

LD53 CWU is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

LD53 CWU blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
95,260 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CWU was last recorded at 95,260 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,447 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
2,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,260 miles
  • 2022 – 94,447 miles
  • 2021 – 85,690 miles
  • 2020 – 76,391 miles
  • 2018 – 72,345 miles
  • 2017 – 67,422 miles
  • 2016 – 62,842 miles
  • 2015 – 61,310 miles
  • 2014 – 59,765 miles
  • 2013 – 57,321 miles
  • 2012 – 55,145 miles
  • 2011 – 53,373 miles
  • 2010 – 51,924 miles
  • 2009 – 50,177 miles
  • 2008 – 48,522 miles
  • 2007 – 46,774 miles
  • 2006 – 44,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,260 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,260 miles (+813)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    170460592633
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,447 miles (+8,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    667947597879
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass85,690 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    609213846944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,686 miles (+9,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    758751651782
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,391 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    263729953884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,389 miles (+4,044)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    703670857230
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,345 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    654784528810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail72,276 miles (+4,854)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    608588806061
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass67,422 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    417651722188
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail67,407 miles (+4,565)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    715122785758
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass62,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    170786091148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail62,842 miles (+1,532)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    601412388414
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass61,310 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,310 miles
    Test number
    430703869705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,765 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    585892744208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,321 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    358582143434
    • NoteSmall cut on the offside front tyer

  16. Fail57,292 miles (+2,147)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    865560643261
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper worn

  17. Pass55,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    486738332242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,145 miles (+1,772)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    807828832217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass53,373 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    609039431201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    494555640257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,924 miles (+1,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    553754240201
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass50,177 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    490233739299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,522 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    873851848202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,774 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    383724647273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    481266936229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,645 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    171200336216
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LD53 CWU

Does LD53 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CWU expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CWU?
The MOT on LD53 CWU expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CWU done?
LD53 CWU was recorded at 95,260 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 2,896 miles a year.
Has LD53 CWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CWU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 CWU 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 LD53 CWU find?
LD53 CWU passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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