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Citroën C3

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LM52 BHVMOT history

LM52 BHV is a purple petrol Citroën C3 first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

LM52 BHV purple Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2024
Mileage
112,404 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BHV was last recorded at 112,404 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,207 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,404 miles
  • 2022 – 112,207 miles
  • 2021 – 110,588 miles
  • 2020 – 107,247 miles
  • 2019 – 104,507 miles
  • 2018 – 101,177 miles
  • 2017 – 97,077 miles
  • 2016 – 92,590 miles
  • 2015 – 89,566 miles
  • 2014 – 85,075 miles
  • 2013 – 82,514 miles
  • 2012 – 77,494 miles
  • 2011 – 71,810 miles
  • 2010 – 65,652 miles
  • 2009 – 57,794 miles
  • 2008 – 51,366 miles
  • 2007 – 45,599 miles
  • 2006 – 42,815 miles
  • 2005 – 37,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,404 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both corroded on the inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S CORRODED ON THE INNER FACES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,404 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    734942242739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,207 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    942776371725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,588 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    717770373309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both corroded on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,580 miles (+3,333)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    282406762120
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both corroded on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replacement is advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,247 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    611302590759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,247 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    386264830268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,507 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    174732383897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S CORRODED ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRE IS WEARING UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND
    • AdvisoryROCKER COVER IS LEAKING OIL

  8. Fail104,497 miles (+3,320)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,497 miles
    Test number
    445693032581
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S CORRODED ON THE INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRE IS WEARING UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNOISE FROM BELT SYSTEM WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING, POSSIBLY A/C UNIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND
    • AdvisoryROCKER COVER IS LEAKING OIL

  9. Pass101,177 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    153362008150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,142 miles (+4,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    515772156861
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,077 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,077 miles
    Test number
    474019421868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,879 miles (+4,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    413937294086
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    936788228218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,590 miles (+3,024)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    409702422011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass89,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    436133455107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail89,566 miles (+4,491)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    339993055170
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass85,075 miles (+2,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    468356234155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass82,514 miles (+5,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,514 miles
    Test number
    638804443345
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge /tread 4to5mm
    • NoteCentre brake light not working /not sure unit wired in

  19. Pass77,494 miles (+5,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    685465342353
    • NoteCentre brake light not working /not sure if unit wire in

  20. Pass71,810 miles (+6,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    519677641387
    • NoteFront pads 50% left small rust on inner face of front brake discs/ may need replacing next service

  21. Fail65,652 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    803817940369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass65,652 miles (+7,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    830667940366
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass57,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    110052149319
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail57,794 miles (+6,428)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    303322449303
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass51,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    404572158479
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail51,366 miles (+5,767)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    144992758395
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass45,599 miles (+2,784)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    111424257364
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  28. Pass42,815 miles (+5,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    620132056311
    • NoteEngine overheating light is on.

  29. Pass37,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,537 miles
    Test number
    724772465390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 BHV

Does LM52 BHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 BHV expired on 11 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BHV?
The MOT on LM52 BHV expired on 11 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 BHV done?
LM52 BHV was recorded at 112,404 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has LM52 BHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BHV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 BHV 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 LM52 BHV find?
LM52 BHV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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