
Citroën C3
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc
LD53 DPUMOT history
LD53 DPU is a grey petrol Citroën C3 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2023
- Mileage
- 113,261 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 DPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 DPU was last recorded at 113,261 miles on 13 May 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 113,237 miles · 28 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 6,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 113,261 miles
- 2019 – 109,200 miles
- 2018 – 109,200 miles
- 2017 – 102,879 miles
- 2016 – 96,965 miles
- 2015 – 94,264 miles
- 2014 – 92,415 miles
- 2013 – 89,363 miles
- 2012 – 80,830 miles
- 2011 – 71,239 miles
- 2010 – 58,534 miles
- 2009 – 44,789 miles
- 2007 – 27,453 miles
- 2006 – 17,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side headlights slightly cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Near side rear window requires attention
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egdes (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,261 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,261 miles
- Test number
- 545572654885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,237 miles (+4,037)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,237 miles
- Test number
- 690863179586
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,200 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,200 miles
- Test number
- 862065394377
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side rear window requires attention
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail109,200 miles (+6,321)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,200 miles
- Test number
- 389322485994
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side rear window requires attention
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass102,879 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,879 miles
- Test number
- 324553659415
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egdes (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,873 miles (+5,908)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,873 miles
- Test number
- 164258084914
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egdes (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,965 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 96,965 miles
- Test number
- 144919804950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,963 miles (+2,699)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,963 miles
- Test number
- 846180156939
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass94,264 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,264 miles
- Test number
- 399624565007
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteTracking needs reseting
Fail94,264 miles (+1,849)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,264 miles
- Test number
- 796944865000
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteTracking needs reseting
Pass92,415 miles (+3,052)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 92,415 miles
- Test number
- 198808604471
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass89,363 miles (+8,533)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 89,363 miles
- Test number
- 969316513085
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs have surface rust to inner faces
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass80,830 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 80,830 miles
- Test number
- 425642412053
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Fail80,830 miles (+9,591)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,830 miles
- Test number
- 987612212026
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Pass71,239 miles (+12,705)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 71,239 miles
- Test number
- 879386901072
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge
Pass58,534 miles (+13,745)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 58,534 miles
- Test number
- 513592410006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 44,789 miles
- Test number
- 172148509072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,789 miles (+17,336)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,789 miles
- Test number
- 891928409079
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,453 miles (+9,478)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,453 miles
- Test number
- 361704087211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,975 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 17,975 miles
- Test number
- 481053786288
- NoteNearside front wiper blade split
- NoteOffside front wiper blade split
Questions about LD53 DPU
- Does LD53 DPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 DPU expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 DPU?
- The MOT on LD53 DPU expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 DPU done?
- LD53 DPU was recorded at 113,261 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 6,112 miles a year.
- Has LD53 DPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 DPU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 DPU 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 DPU find?
- LD53 DPU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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