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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,398 cc

LR08 AAYMOT history

LR08 AAY is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR08 AAY black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,023 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AAY was last recorded at 103,023 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,023 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,023 miles
  • 2025 – 98,411 miles
  • 2024 – 88,998 miles
  • 2023 – 79,541 miles
  • 2022 – 76,309 miles
  • 2021 – 73,058 miles
  • 2020 – 71,833 miles
  • 2019 – 65,462 miles
  • 2018 – 59,623 miles
  • 2017 – 52,475 miles
  • 2016 – 45,425 miles
  • 2015 – 38,663 miles
  • 2014 – 32,432 miles
  • 2013 – 25,844 miles
  • 2012 – 21,459 miles
  • 2011 – 16,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and tred getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    433833123082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail103,023 miles (+4,612)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    851943264246
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass98,411 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    423894052843
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective mist / indicator dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail98,411 miles (+9,413)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    762401346247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective mist / indicator dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass88,998 miles (+9,457)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    216885751625
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,541 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    698258856584
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and tred getting low (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail79,539 miles (+3,230)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    312506334636
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and tred getting low (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,309 miles (+3,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    193176397518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass73,058 miles (+1,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    980398778102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock corroded
  10. Pass71,833 miles (+6,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    318936104775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,462 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    847141866685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,623 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    612544518862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail59,503 miles (+7,028)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    184135422019
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass52,475 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    743771150726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
  15. Pass45,425 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    707188787025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,663 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,663 miles
    Test number
    549489955071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    497206764032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail32,432 miles (+6,588)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    129966164008
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass25,844 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,844 miles
    Test number
    676351553041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    146889352468
    • NoteService light on dash
  21. Fail21,459 miles (+4,845)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    767609952089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteService light on dash
  22. Pass16,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,614 miles
    Test number
    237010571071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AAY

Does LR08 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AAY is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AAY?
The MOT on LR08 AAY is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AAY done?
LR08 AAY was recorded at 103,023 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has LR08 AAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AAY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AAY 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 LR08 AAY find?
LR08 AAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tie rod slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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