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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LR59 RAUMOT history

LR59 RAU is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

LR59 RAU black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
151,834 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RAU was last recorded at 151,834 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 2,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,083 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,751 miles
Average per year
9,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,834 miles
  • 2023 – 149,083 miles
  • 2022 – 145,620 miles
  • 2021 – 140,618 miles
  • 2020 – 134,408 miles
  • 2019 – 125,963 miles
  • 2018 – 114,109 miles
  • 2017 – 99,301 miles
  • 2016 – 83,508 miles
  • 2015 – 71,961 miles
  • 2014 – 59,654 miles
  • 2013 – 48,438 miles
  • 2012 – 37,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,834 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,834 miles
    Test number
    342633514694
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,834 miles (+2,751)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,834 miles
    Test number
    398893104418
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,083 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,083 miles
    Test number
    458380342102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,083 miles (+3,463)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,083 miles
    Test number
    343226729819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,620 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,620 miles
    Test number
    776964957505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail145,556 miles (+4,938)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,556 miles
    Test number
    259781275394
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,618 miles (+6,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,618 miles
    Test number
    116127263296
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,408 miles (+8,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    142023792141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,963 miles (+11,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,963 miles
    Test number
    522480871832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,109 miles (+14,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,109 miles
    Test number
    637274236835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,301 miles (+15,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    267041310233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,508 miles (+11,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    813995040867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass71,961 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    136090135233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,654 miles (+11,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    458941234211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,438 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,438 miles
    Test number
    696827043261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    595321342288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RAU

Does LR59 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 RAU expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RAU?
The MOT on LR59 RAU expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 RAU done?
LR59 RAU was recorded at 151,834 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 9,474 miles a year.
Has LR59 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RAU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 RAU 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 LR59 RAU find?
LR59 RAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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