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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LR55 VBZMOT history

LR55 VBZ is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

LR55 VBZ blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
170,413 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VBZ was last recorded at 170,413 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 3,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,190 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,223 miles
Average per year
9,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 170,413 miles
  • 2020 – 167,190 miles
  • 2019 – 161,859 miles
  • 2018 – 154,209 miles
  • 2017 – 148,153 miles
  • 2016 – 139,653 miles
  • 2015 – 132,096 miles
  • 2014 – 123,731 miles
  • 2013 – 110,645 miles
  • 2012 – 95,007 miles
  • 2011 – 82,733 miles
  • 2010 – 67,450 miles
  • 2009 – 54,666 miles
  • 2008 – 42,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,413 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear plate lamp lense
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,413 miles (+3,223)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,413 miles
    Test number
    652729503759
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear plate lamp lense
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass167,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,190 miles
    Test number
    506225965161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,190 miles (+5,331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,190 miles
    Test number
    373376669349
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass161,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,859 miles
    Test number
    794907063979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail161,859 miles (+7,650)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,859 miles
    Test number
    277367991090
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,209 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    871454714940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,153 miles (+118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,153 miles
    Test number
    785073583820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail148,035 miles (+8,382)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,035 miles
    Test number
    948096801638
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass139,653 miles (+7,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    194263980813
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass132,096 miles (+8,365)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,096 miles
    Test number
    938732837514
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  11. Pass123,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    219782624391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  12. Fail123,731 miles (+13,086)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    927682124386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  13. Pass110,645 miles (+15,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    107060523349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,007 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    385879312374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail95,007 miles (+12,274)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    665959512374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass82,733 miles (+15,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    805544231394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,450 miles (+12,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    813180730331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,666 miles (+12,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    751228729308
    • 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)

  19. Pass42,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,353 miles
    Test number
    990591138366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail42,353 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,353 miles
    Test number
    703061438352
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 VBZ

Does LR55 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VBZ expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VBZ?
The MOT on LR55 VBZ expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VBZ done?
LR55 VBZ was recorded at 170,413 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 9,845 miles a year.
Has LR55 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VBZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
LR55 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 9 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 6 more.

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