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Citroën C3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,360 cc

LR55 VBYMOT history

LR55 VBY is a grey petrol Citroën C3 first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

LR55 VBY grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
157,235 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VBY was last recorded at 157,235 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,235 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,235 miles
  • 2021 – 153,392 miles
  • 2020 – 146,561 miles
  • 2019 – 141,977 miles
  • 2018 – 132,627 miles
  • 2017 – 123,218 miles
  • 2016 – 111,778 miles
  • 2015 – 97,960 miles
  • 2014 – 82,734 miles
  • 2013 – 72,647 miles
  • 2012 – 63,812 miles
  • 2011 – 53,612 miles
  • 2010 – 43,470 miles
  • 2009 – 34,278 miles
  • 2008 – 26,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,235 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,235 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,235 miles
    Test number
    385498332339
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,235 miles (+3,843)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,235 miles
    Test number
    949071170985
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,392 miles (+6,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,392 miles
    Test number
    644033848482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,561 miles (+4,584)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    383237830308
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,977 miles (+9,350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,977 miles
    Test number
    154101101970
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,627 miles
    Test number
    145919044258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,627 miles (+9,409)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,627 miles
    Test number
    546542188597
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,218 miles
    Test number
    985085151008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,217 miles (+11,439)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,217 miles
    Test number
    595694508531
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass111,778 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,778 miles
    Test number
    920192951406
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail111,773 miles (+13,813)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    195040616174
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass97,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    186177315652
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  13. Fail97,960 miles (+15,226)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    617065279456
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  14. Pass82,734 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    626177034316
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high

  15. Fail82,734 miles (+10,087)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    225037934379
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

  16. Fail72,647 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    157970033393
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass72,647 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    775500833338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass63,812 miles (+10,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    745596332349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,612 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    267167431371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,470 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    133551430353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    421795029412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,278 miles (+8,212)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    331575729310
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/f brake
    • NoteWiper blades split

  23. Pass26,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    383080428376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VBY

Does LR55 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VBY expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VBY?
The MOT on LR55 VBY expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VBY done?
LR55 VBY was recorded at 157,235 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has LR55 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VBY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VBY 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 LR55 VBY find?
LR55 VBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps; offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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