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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LD53 VZGMOT history

LD53 VZG is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LD53 VZG red Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VZG was last recorded at 71,956 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,956 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,956 miles
  • 2025 – 70,315 miles
  • 2024 – 68,404 miles
  • 2023 – 66,800 miles
  • 2021 – 64,691 miles
  • 2020 – 62,950 miles
  • 2019 – 58,737 miles
  • 2018 – 55,129 miles
  • 2017 – 52,179 miles
  • 2016 – 51,122 miles
  • 2015 – 47,608 miles
  • 2014 – 43,323 miles
  • 2013 – 39,091 miles
  • 2012 – 35,380 miles
  • 2011 – 30,834 miles
  • 2010 – 27,639 miles
  • 2009 – 23,344 miles
  • 2008 – 19,378 miles
  • 2007 – 15,479 miles
  • 2006 – 10,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,956 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear number plate water markedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    865496856085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryRear number plate water marked

  2. Fail71,956 miles (+1,641)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    528757700016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory165 70 r14
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre very soft
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryRear number plate water marked

  3. Pass70,315 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    296202222591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,404 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    448057912523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    591076409001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,800 miles (+2,109)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    429576370632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  7. Pass64,691 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    404402700500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,950 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    300902285142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,861 miles (+4,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    231085254291
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,737 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    204880495293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,129 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    658296723457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,179 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    181903392112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    192289452675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,122 miles (+3,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    346281999700
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass47,608 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    597762082105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre-2mm/2mm tread depth-recommend renewal now.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre-3mm/2mm tread depth,outer sidewall badly cracked, also tread.

  16. Pass43,323 miles (+4,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,323 miles
    Test number
    975825474216
    • NoteVery low rear brake readings 80 on both sides and not locking-recommend further investigaion.

  17. Pass39,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    596767373243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,091 miles (+3,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    767197573266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass35,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    639171272297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail35,380 miles (+4,546)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    716421872293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass30,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    578322761205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,834 miles (+3,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    459932461236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,639 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    483842770238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,344 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    191126369251
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber completely split

  25. Pass23,344 miles (+3,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    410946469285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber completely split

  26. Pass19,378 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,378 miles
    Test number
    872590878271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,479 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,479 miles
    Test number
    573491177204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,933 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,933 miles
    Test number
    301438766246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  29. Pass10,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,933 miles
    Test number
    474258666284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VZG

Does LD53 VZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VZG is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VZG?
The MOT on LD53 VZG is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VZG done?
LD53 VZG was recorded at 71,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has LD53 VZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VZG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VZG 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 VZG find?
LD53 VZG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre perished; nearside front tyre worn on edge; rear exhaust box outer skin rusty, and 1 more.

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