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Citroën C3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LM59 LFPMOT history

LM59 LFP is a silver diesel Citroën C3 first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 221,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LM59 LFP silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
221,560 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 LFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 LFP was last recorded at 221,560 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,934 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,626 miles
Average per year
8,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,560 miles
  • 2025 – 217,934 miles
  • 2024 – 211,957 miles
  • 2023 – 207,083 miles
  • 2022 – 202,025 miles
  • 2021 – 196,002 miles
  • 2020 – 194,267 miles
  • 2019 – 189,670 miles
  • 2018 – 185,802 miles
  • 2016 – 178,998 miles
  • 2015 – 172,614 miles
  • 2014 – 169,461 miles
  • 2013 – 142,228 miles
  • 2012 – 106,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside play in inner steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside number plate light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front lower suspension arm's bushes split and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in nearside inner steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,560 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    221,560 miles
    Test number
    747826152253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail221,560 miles (+3,626)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,560 miles
    Test number
    725827206935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replaced clip now as required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass217,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    217,934 miles
    Test number
    862635921598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail217,934 miles (+5,977)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,934 miles
    Test number
    425426064542
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass211,957 miles (+4,874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    211,957 miles
    Test number
    198753375071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside play in inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass207,083 miles (+5,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    207,083 miles
    Test number
    522346471103
    • AdvisoryNearside play in inner steering arm

  7. Pass202,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    202,025 miles
    Test number
    543591398388
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm's bushes split and worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside inner steering arm

  8. Fail202,025 miles (+6,023)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,025 miles
    Test number
    720351906429
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm's bushes split and worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside inner steering arm

  9. Pass196,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,002 miles
    Test number
    967795067286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail196,002 miles (+1,735)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,002 miles
    Test number
    496180092199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass194,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    194,267 miles
    Test number
    801961562626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail194,267 miles (+4,597)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,267 miles
    Test number
    846215584676
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass189,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    189,670 miles
    Test number
    626437064389
    • AdvisoryHeat shield at manifold/turbo defective.

  14. Fail189,670 miles (+3,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,670 miles
    Test number
    186350090952
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield at manifold/turbo defective.

  15. Pass185,802 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    185,802 miles
    Test number
    113251805804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass178,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    178,998 miles
    Test number
    136116120607
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  17. Fail178,998 miles (+6,384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,998 miles
    Test number
    936865257845
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  18. Pass172,614 miles (+3,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,614 miles
    Test number
    635123477714
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass169,461 miles (+27,233)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    169,461 miles
    Test number
    799580044369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  20. Pass142,228 miles (+35,531)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    916910933333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    698044512375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 LFP

Does LM59 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 LFP is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 LFP?
The MOT on LM59 LFP is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 LFP done?
LM59 LFP was recorded at 221,560 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,590 miles a year.
Has LM59 LFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 LFP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 LFP 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 LM59 LFP find?
LM59 LFP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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