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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LM03 VNTMOT history

LM03 VNT is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 16 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM03 VNT silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
50,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 VNT was last recorded at 50,918 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,335 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
2,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,918 miles
  • 2024 – 50,335 miles
  • 2023 – 49,675 miles
  • 2022 – 48,873 miles
  • 2021 – 47,745 miles
  • 2020 – 47,017 miles
  • 2019 – 46,233 miles
  • 2018 – 45,185 miles
  • 2017 – 43,925 miles
  • 2016 – 42,012 miles
  • 2015 – 39,865 miles
  • 2014 – 35,860 miles
  • 2013 – 31,156 miles
  • 2012 – 28,160 miles
  • 2011 – 25,735 miles
  • 2010 – 22,833 miles
  • 2009 – 18,507 miles
  • 2008 – 13,057 miles
  • 2007 – 10,741 miles
  • 2006 – 8,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,918 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors , inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,918 miles (+583)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    659875238566
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors , inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass50,335 miles (+660)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    143527895824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats are folded
  3. Pass49,675 miles (+802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    810450473862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass48,873 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    403910542958
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Fail48,873 miles (+1,128)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    263797780131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass47,745 miles (+728)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    922247330930
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel deteriorate
  7. Pass47,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    949674695708
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail47,017 miles (+784)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    368861482505
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass46,233 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,233 miles
    Test number
    823258303987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail46,233 miles (+1,048)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,233 miles
    Test number
    802496065019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass45,185 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    669475487954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has corrosion
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount rubber bush has splits
    • AdvisorySlight leak of oil
  12. Fail45,185 miles (+1,260)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    997701537390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has corrosion
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount rubber bush has splits
    • AdvisorySlight leak of oil
  13. Pass43,925 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,925 miles
    Test number
    167374933081
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside and offside rear tyres has slight cracks all round
  14. Pass42,012 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,012 miles
    Test number
    987836909904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,865 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    542340602466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,860 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    938247444395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,156 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    427661253473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,160 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    285595542397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,735 miles (+2,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,735 miles
    Test number
    279433851349
    • NoteNearside front Tyre deteriorated
  20. Pass22,833 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    920164150301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,507 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    242099979272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,057 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,057 miles
    Test number
    250917428130
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  23. Pass10,741 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,741 miles
    Test number
    571230497125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,463 miles
    Test number
    632994196162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VNT

Does LM03 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VNT expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VNT?
The MOT on LM03 VNT expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VNT done?
LM03 VNT was recorded at 50,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,186 miles a year.
Has LM03 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VNT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 VNT 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 VNT find?
LM03 VNT failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill; headlamp lens slightly defective both, and 2 more.

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