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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LS53 NTUMOT history

LS53 NTU is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

LS53 NTU red Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
87,418 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NTU was last recorded at 87,418 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,838 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,580 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,418 miles
  • 2021 – 82,838 miles
  • 2020 – 80,280 miles
  • 2019 – 74,593 miles
  • 2018 – 68,012 miles
  • 2017 – 60,700 miles
  • 2016 – 56,103 miles
  • 2015 – 51,622 miles
  • 2014 – 44,685 miles
  • 2012 – 35,400 miles
  • 2011 – 31,074 miles
  • 2010 – 24,956 miles
  • 2008 – 19,820 miles
  • 2007 – 16,744 miles
  • 2006 – 12,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak Radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    817671819549
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,418 miles (+4,580)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    789326986895
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,838 miles (+2,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    398608743554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    836444337161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail80,280 miles (+5,687)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    456155872821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    200816197907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail74,593 miles (+6,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    924225765172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,012 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,012 miles
    Test number
    315885257127
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail67,937 miles (+7,237)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    911642315116
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer very corroded

  10. Pass60,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    789659162928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail60,700 miles (+4,597)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    203651861910
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass56,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    238940142535
    • 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)

  13. Fail56,103 miles (+4,481)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    617978962881
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass51,622 miles (+6,937)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    926322435187
    • DangerousCracking on o/s/r tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracking on n/s/f tyre sidewall

  15. Pass44,685 miles (+9,285)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,685 miles
    Test number
    419406124195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded, but not leaking.

  16. Pass35,400 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    187574552385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail35,359 miles (+4,285)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    648212552317
    • FailureFront Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass31,074 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,074 miles
    Test number
    889236451329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,270 miles (+3,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    377074751009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  20. Pass24,956 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,956 miles
    Test number
    353856150024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front light unit
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteWater in nearside rear light unit
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  21. Fail24,956 miles (+5,136)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,956 miles
    Test number
    970206950086
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front light unit
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteWater in nearside rear light unit
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  22. Pass19,820 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    504536238301
    • NoteSome condension in offside headlamp?

  23. Fail19,820 miles (+3,076)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    873576138365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSome condension in offside headlamp?

  24. Pass16,744 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,744 miles
    Test number
    632749417344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,825 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,825 miles
    Test number
    613663016356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  26. Pass12,825 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,825 miles
    Test number
    663553716363
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

Questions about LS53 NTU

Does LS53 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NTU expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NTU?
The MOT on LS53 NTU expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NTU done?
LS53 NTU was recorded at 87,418 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has LS53 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NTU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 NTU 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 LS53 NTU find?
LS53 NTU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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