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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,360 cc

LM54 VUYMOT history

LM54 VUY is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LM54 VUY blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,212 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VUY was last recorded at 95,212 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2011: 16,938 miles, lower than 28,104 miles on 8 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,200 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,212 miles
  • 2025 – 95,200 miles
  • 2024 – 90,920 miles
  • 2023 – 86,172 miles
  • 2022 – 83,076 miles
  • 2021 – 79,181 miles
  • 2020 – 76,262 miles
  • 2019 – 73,464 miles
  • 2018 – 72,358 miles
  • 2017 – 66,563 miles
  • 2016 – 62,598 miles
  • 2015 – 56,185 miles
  • 2013 – 49,669 miles
  • 2012 – 44,285 miles
  • 2011 – 16,938 miles
  • 2010 – 28,104 miles
  • 2009 – 22,453 miles
  • 2008 – 18,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,212 miles
  • AdvisoryFront grill damaged.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt clip sticking.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre & rear exhaust boxes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,212 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    319602202803
    • AdvisoryFront grill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt clip sticking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail95,200 miles (+4,280)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    746363161054
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    208816057401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,920 miles (+4,748)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    347696057302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,172 miles (+3,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    511082125272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,076 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    481648699492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,181 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    708388882734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

  8. Pass76,262 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    297221681725
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust boxes corroded

  9. Fail76,262 miles (+2,798)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    985778087979
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust boxes corroded

  10. Pass73,464 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    873723576554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    517592410295
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system becoming corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels soft with finger pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels soft with finger pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail72,358 miles (+2,133)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    296181472868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system becoming corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels soft with finger pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels soft with finger pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,225 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    344876374686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    125111504002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail66,563 miles (+3,965)6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    164766586179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    890512241787
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre & rear boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail62,598 miles (+6,413)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    743904760772
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre & rear boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass56,185 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    875879805067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,669 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    619091763303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,285 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    557012062345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,563 miles (+23,625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    618304222000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,938 miles (-11,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,938 miles
    Test number
    959362811053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    134908900428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  24. Pass28,104 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    642798400011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,453 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,453 miles
    Test number
    523742619030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,272 miles
    Test number
    921501628060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VUY

Does LM54 VUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VUY is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VUY?
The MOT on LM54 VUY is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 VUY done?
LM54 VUY was recorded at 95,212 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,124 miles a year.
Has LM54 VUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VUY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 VUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 VUY find?
LM54 VUY passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front grill damaged.; offside front seat belt clip sticking.; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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