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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LM03 VNEMOT history

LM03 VNE is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LM03 VNE blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,164 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VNE
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VNE was last recorded at 51,164 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,543 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,621 miles
Average per year
1,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,164 miles
  • 2025 – 47,543 miles
  • 2024 – 44,208 miles
  • 2023 – 41,409 miles
  • 2022 – 37,898 miles
  • 2021 – 35,090 miles
  • 2020 – 33,920 miles
  • 2019 – 32,772 miles
  • 2018 – 29,853 miles
  • 2017 – 29,376 miles
  • 2016 – 29,174 miles
  • 2015 – 28,822 miles
  • 2014 – 28,153 miles
  • 2013 – 26,991 miles
  • 2012 – 25,935 miles
  • 2011 – 24,687 miles
  • 2010 – 24,128 miles
  • 2009 – 22,109 miles
  • 2007 – 18,089 miles
  • 2006 – 14,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,164 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, offside cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,164 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    461566894447
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass47,543 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    273050017094
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges, void of tread on inside edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass44,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    818779008723
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail44,208 miles (+2,799)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    937952483493
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    177105805358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail41,409 miles (+3,511)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    242290015616
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass37,898 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    942148769460
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass35,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,090 miles
    Test number
    539937324544
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail35,090 miles (+1,170)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,090 miles
    Test number
    357142380919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass33,920 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    310384961232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,772 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    604907601689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,737 miles (+2,884)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    665906631686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour Except nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass29,853 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,853 miles
    Test number
    606946612945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,376 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    782060352199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass29,174 miles (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    931265581619
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking/ perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped + starting to delaminate in centre

  16. Pass28,822 miles (+669)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    765005775112
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  17. Pass28,153 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    255275374411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,991 miles (+1,056)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,991 miles
    Test number
    287537073149
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges + rear tyres have uneven wear in treads
    • NoteRear exhasut deteriorating

  19. Pass25,935 miles (+1,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    968559172118
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damaged

  20. Pass24,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,687 miles
    Test number
    236172771149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,687 miles (+559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,687 miles
    Test number
    267512071166
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass24,128 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    214519450454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,109 miles (+4,020)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,109 miles
    Test number
    271257119108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass18,089 miles (+3,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,089 miles
    Test number
    371560587109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass14,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,492 miles
    Test number
    483252306294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,492 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,492 miles
    Test number
    584970306295
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Questions about LM03 VNE

Does LM03 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VNE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VNE?
The MOT on LM03 VNE is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VNE done?
LM03 VNE was recorded at 51,164 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,867 miles a year.
Has LM03 VNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VNE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 VNE 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 LM03 VNE find?
LM03 VNE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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