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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,124 cc

LR08 BXUMOT history

LR08 BXU is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

LR08 BXU blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
92,063 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BXU was last recorded at 92,063 miles on 13 May 2024, 5,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,409 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,654 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,063 miles
  • 2023 – 86,409 miles
  • 2022 – 79,281 miles
  • 2021 – 72,299 miles
  • 2020 – 67,316 miles
  • 2018 – 51,759 miles
  • 2017 – 44,630 miles
  • 2016 – 42,162 miles
  • 2015 – 38,703 miles
  • 2014 – 34,766 miles
  • 2013 – 30,722 miles
  • 2012 – 26,399 miles
  • 2011 – 20,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and warn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,063 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    159892456397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and warn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail92,063 miles (+5,654)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    932788165106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and warn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    217094100226
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point very high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail86,409 miles (+7,128)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    435030816602
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip has come off. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip has come off. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point very high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,281 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    771554646041
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Lights intermittently do not come on/ have a delay and are flickering. (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail79,281 miles (+6,982)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    803848827422
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Lights intermittently do not come on/ have a delay and are flickering. (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass72,299 miles (+4,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    215312032702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box hanger broken
  8. Pass67,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    959303622762
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight cracking to both rear tyres
  9. Fail67,316 miles (+15,557)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    136183793009
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight cracking to both rear tyres
  10. Pass51,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,759 miles
    Test number
    253258805787
    • AdvisoryLight perishing to both rear tyre side walls 175/65/14
  11. Fail51,759 miles (+7,129)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,759 miles
    Test number
    334912297473
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight perishing to both rear tyre side walls 175/65/14
  12. Pass44,630 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,630 miles
    Test number
    679922546958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,162 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,162 miles
    Test number
    383629380648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,703 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    309495275055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass34,766 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    167894184046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,722 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,722 miles
    Test number
    507695083045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    148726662071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,399 miles (+6,109)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    846056362048
    • 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)
  19. Pass20,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    935746071022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BXU

Does LR08 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BXU expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BXU?
The MOT on LR08 BXU expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BXU done?
LR08 BXU was recorded at 92,063 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has LR08 BXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BXU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 BXU 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 BXU find?
LR08 BXU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer cv boot clip loose; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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