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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,360 cc

LX52 GZEMOT history

LX52 GZE is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

LX52 GZE blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
89,309 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 GZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 GZE was last recorded at 89,309 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,306 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,309 miles
  • 2022 – 87,926 miles
  • 2021 – 87,389 miles
  • 2019 – 78,010 miles
  • 2018 – 70,226 miles
  • 2017 – 66,625 miles
  • 2016 – 63,784 miles
  • 2015 – 61,146 miles
  • 2014 – 57,810 miles
  • 2013 – 53,554 miles
  • 2012 – 48,556 miles
  • 2011 – 40,347 miles
  • 2010 – 35,832 miles
  • 2009 – 31,532 miles
  • 2008 – 26,821 miles
  • 2007 – 22,877 miles
  • 2006 – 18,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,309 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,309 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    765283757451
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,306 miles (+1,380)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    180273431344
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    964507053782
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked and perished on edges

  4. Fail87,926 miles (+537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    800427376559
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked and perished on edges

  5. Pass87,389 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    824985826343
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail87,389 miles (+9,379)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    757655387067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass78,010 miles (+7,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,010 miles
    Test number
    220351105838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,226 miles (+3,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    169691507673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,625 miles (+2,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    105114850548
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhust corossion

  10. Pass63,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    768301776861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,784 miles (+2,638)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    598724636327
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass61,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    926706775199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,146 miles (+3,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    226450175112
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass57,810 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    549124134294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,554 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,554 miles
    Test number
    578125243292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,556 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    317462912227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,347 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    237687801262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass40,347 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    328557801452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,832 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    372615330431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,532 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,532 miles
    Test number
    260421939215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,821 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,821 miles
    Test number
    684405728268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,877 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,877 miles
    Test number
    361806427265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,966 miles
    Test number
    552314536204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 GZE

Does LX52 GZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 GZE expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 GZE?
The MOT on LX52 GZE expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 GZE done?
LX52 GZE was recorded at 89,309 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has LX52 GZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 GZE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 GZE 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 LX52 GZE find?
LX52 GZE passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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