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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,398 cc

LX52 LYYMOT history

LX52 LYY is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

LX52 LYY blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
119,611 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LYY was last recorded at 119,611 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 10,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,137 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,474 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,611 miles
  • 2021 – 109,137 miles
  • 2020 – 100,449 miles
  • 2019 – 90,910 miles
  • 2018 – 82,484 miles
  • 2017 – 79,879 miles
  • 2016 – 74,673 miles
  • 2015 – 67,213 miles
  • 2013 – 62,705 miles
  • 2012 – 55,573 miles
  • 2010 – 51,123 miles
  • 2009 – 46,688 miles
  • 2008 – 42,129 miles
  • 2007 – 38,039 miles
  • 2006 – 33,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Auxiliary drive belt perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    297088452041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail119,609 miles (+10,472)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    524963291377
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass109,137 miles (+8,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    600315232932
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass100,449 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    279480916028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,910 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    805710762116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,484 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    356827138601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,879 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    977458782069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  8. Fail79,875 miles (+5,202)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    285113828330
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  9. Pass74,673 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    923428309736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    658716105063
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  11. Fail67,213 miles (+4,508)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    158006205034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  12. Pass62,705 miles (+7,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    956176693288
    • NoteN/s/f anti-roll bar droplink has slight play

  13. Pass55,573 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    159860212428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,569 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    576084002002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,569 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    866054102082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,123 miles (+4,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,123 miles
    Test number
    194847000375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass46,688 miles (+4,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    440168309346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil level low.

  18. Pass42,129 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    974985498236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,090 miles (+4,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    562391498256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass38,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    463725707487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,039 miles (+4,652)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    513165507333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail33,387 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    390885576416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

  23. Pass33,387 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    571785676208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Questions about LX52 LYY

Does LX52 LYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LYY expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LYY?
The MOT on LX52 LYY expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LYY done?
LX52 LYY was recorded at 119,611 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has LX52 LYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LYY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 LYY 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 LYY find?
LX52 LYY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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