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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,360 cc

LX52 OSEMOT history

LX52 OSE is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

LX52 OSE silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
134,014 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 OSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 OSE was last recorded at 134,014 miles on 9 May 2024, 4,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,912 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,102 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,014 miles
  • 2023 – 129,912 miles
  • 2022 – 127,013 miles
  • 2021 – 121,884 miles
  • 2020 – 114,989 miles
  • 2019 – 108,087 miles
  • 2018 – 101,091 miles
  • 2017 – 93,999 miles
  • 2016 – 86,099 miles
  • 2015 – 82,391 miles
  • 2014 – 76,827 miles
  • 2013 – 67,512 miles
  • 2012 – 62,947 miles
  • 2011 – 56,754 miles
  • 2010 – 49,719 miles
  • 2009 – 38,442 miles
  • 2008 – 32,211 miles
  • 2007 – 29,434 miles
  • 2006 – 17,331 miles
  • 2005 – 15,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,014 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,014 miles (+4,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    198352422660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass129,912 miles (+2,899)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    529821399402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass127,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,013 miles
    Test number
    438914379097
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,009 miles (+5,125)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    399042314566
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,884 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,884 miles
    Test number
    769387627120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail121,799 miles (+6,810)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    795538539725
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass114,989 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    954162231418
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,087 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    700910794465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,060 miles (+6,969)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    536489985942
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,091 miles (+7,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    987943257785
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,999 miles (+7,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    647347902644
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass86,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    572807853614
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryInternal head lamp adjuster set to '3'

  13. Fail86,099 miles (+3,708)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    197073813962
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass82,391 miles (+5,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    758261155073
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass76,827 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    747138674038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing lumpy in tread

  16. Fail76,803 miles (+9,291)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    999358674071
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriated
    • NoteO/s headlight aim not tested
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing lumpy in tread

  17. Pass67,512 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    248512783039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    445788212199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,947 miles (+6,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    557718312100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass56,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    719863621104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail56,754 miles (+7,035)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    855923421126
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail49,719 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    294147470055
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass49,719 miles (+11,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    760007570042
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,442 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,442 miles
    Test number
    523679199009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,422 miles (+6,211)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    973068799011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front & off side front tyres perished
    • NoteWipers minor split at ends clean ok

  26. Pass32,211 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    362429798095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,434 miles (+12,103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,434 miles
    Test number
    373867457093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,331 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,331 miles
    Test number
    194130866415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,204 miles
    Test number
    161992255293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 OSE

Does LX52 OSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 OSE expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 OSE?
The MOT on LX52 OSE expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 OSE done?
LX52 OSE was recorded at 134,014 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has LX52 OSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 OSE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 OSE 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 OSE find?
LX52 OSE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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