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Citroën C3

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LR03 VHLMOT history

LR03 VHL is a purple petrol Citroën C3 first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR03 VHL purple Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,166 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VHL
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
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VHL was last recorded at 72,166 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,165 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,166 miles
  • 2024 – 70,711 miles
  • 2023 – 65,275 miles
  • 2022 – 57,056 miles
  • 2021 – 50,964 miles
  • 2020 – 48,997 miles
  • 2019 – 45,700 miles
  • 2018 – 44,760 miles
  • 2017 – 44,214 miles
  • 2016 – 43,751 miles
  • 2015 – 38,687 miles
  • 2014 – 33,777 miles
  • 2013 – 29,526 miles
  • 2012 – 24,904 miles
  • 2011 – 19,457 miles
  • 2010 – 17,650 miles
  • 2009 – 16,241 miles
  • 2008 – 13,660 miles
  • 2007 – 10,972 miles
  • 2006 – 8,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,166 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,166 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    458842316733
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail72,165 miles (+1,454)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    497697254665
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass70,711 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,711 miles
    Test number
    156083840531
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  4. Fail70,710 miles (+5,435)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    636324928818
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  5. Pass65,275 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    881046330634
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail65,275 miles (+8,219)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    273521049607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,056 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    614357455295
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail57,056 miles (+6,092)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    829616652623
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass50,964 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    427784237471
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail50,964 miles (+1,967)5 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    828743374075
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass48,997 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    820799901597
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail48,995 miles (+3,295)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,995 miles
    Test number
    760480840823
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass45,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    168955094991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail45,700 miles (+940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    695988817737
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass44,760 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    848923646329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,214 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    962395795302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,751 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    738415094641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,687 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    168245665465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,777 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    479415564069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,526 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,526 miles
    Test number
    925821373031
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Pass24,904 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    445309162060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  22. Pass19,457 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    577911071086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,650 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    681735160047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,241 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    782700589060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,660 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,660 miles
    Test number
    163339788040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,972 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,972 miles
    Test number
    760429187011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,235 miles
    Test number
    583273906180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VHL

Does LR03 VHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 VHL is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VHL?
The MOT on LR03 VHL is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 VHL done?
LR03 VHL was recorded at 72,166 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has LR03 VHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VHL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 VHL 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 LR03 VHL find?
LR03 VHL passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust boxes corroded, and 5 more.

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