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Citroën C3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

LS61 RVAMOT history

LS61 RVA is a black diesel Citroën C3 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS61 RVA black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,801 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RVA was last recorded at 199,801 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 10,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,652 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,149 miles
Average per year
14,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,801 miles
  • 2025 – 189,652 miles
  • 2023 – 177,046 miles
  • 2022 – 102,571 miles
  • 2021 – 97,596 miles
  • 2020 – 91,497 miles
  • 2019 – 74,793 miles
  • 2018 – 58,672 miles
  • 2017 – 52,292 miles
  • 2016 – 45,431 miles
  • 2015 – 35,999 miles
  • 2014 – 26,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,801 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also pershing (5.2.3 (e))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: pin / bush making noise when looking steering lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance by 44%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,801 miles
    Test number
    979931453666
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also pershing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail199,725 km (+10,048)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,725 km
    Test number
    928175735641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass189,677 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    189,677 km
    Test number
    645119894465
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: pin / bush making noise when looking steering lock to lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance by 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail189,652 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,652 miles
    Test number
    518216712560
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: pin / bush making noise when looking steering lock to lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance by 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass177,120 km (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,120 km
    Test number
    860598861485
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail177,079 km (+11)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,079 km
    Test number
    275491612272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired DO NOT DRIVE (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired DO NOT DRIVE (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail177,068 km6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,068 km
    Test number
    894339429702
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail177,046 miles (+74,475)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,046 miles
    Test number
    752834277629
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded including beam axle
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion

  9. Pass102,571 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    419493480525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,562 miles (+4,966)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    620029729315
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,596 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    455431557395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,490 miles (+5,993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    928116497300
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass91,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    462220968425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,497 miles (+16,704)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    685441264921
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure brackets broken front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass74,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    444852235698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,793 miles (+16,121)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    386471494664
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass58,672 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    620522553118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    813514814467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,292 miles (+6,861)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    266266780964
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass45,431 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    389027860018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,999 miles (+9,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    367355505489
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail26,538 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    159577414258
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass26,538 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    886427114221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,831 miles
    Test number
    887563674039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 RVA

Does LS61 RVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RVA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RVA?
The MOT on LS61 RVA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RVA done?
LS61 RVA was recorded at 199,801 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 14,872 miles a year.
Has LS61 RVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RVA has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 RVA 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 LS61 RVA find?
LS61 RVA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 2 more.

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