
Citroën C3
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,398 cc
LX52 VLFMOT history
LX52 VLF is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2024
- Mileage
- 141,099 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 VLF
- 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
- 16 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 VLF was last recorded at 141,099 miles on 27 May 2023, 3,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,368 miles · 19 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,731 miles
- Average per year
- 6,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 141,099 miles
- 2022 – 137,368 miles
- 2021 – 134,361 miles
- 2019 – 127,015 miles
- 2018 – 123,201 miles
- 2017 – 116,967 miles
- 2016 – 110,344 miles
- 2015 – 104,114 miles
- 2014 – 96,662 miles
- 2013 – 88,509 miles
- 2012 – 80,247 miles
- 2011 – 71,144 miles
- 2010 – 63,485 miles
- 2009 – 56,197 miles
- 2008 – 48,385 miles
- 2007 – 36,900 miles
- 2005 – 26,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBoth sills damaged and corroded
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.
Exhaust in poor condition
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,099 miles (+3,731)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,099 miles
- Test number
- 974289512054
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sills damaged and corroded
Pass137,368 miles (+3,007)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 137,368 miles
- Test number
- 496289545583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass134,361 miles (+7,346)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 134,361 miles
- Test number
- 387183611365
- MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,015 miles (+3,814)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,015 miles
- Test number
- 711632011088
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside sill has damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a slight blow
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass123,201 miles (+6,234)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,201 miles
- Test number
- 919671792140
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass116,967 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,967 miles
- Test number
- 960060513554
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to flexy missing
- AdvisoryNearside sill slight damage
Fail116,967 miles (+6,623)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,967 miles
- Test number
- 470269140155
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to flexy missing
- AdvisoryNearside sill slight damage
Pass110,344 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,344 miles
- Test number
- 966065256177
- AdvisoryFront screen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
- AdvisoryN/s door mirror missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger air bag light on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded
Fail110,344 miles (+6,230)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,344 miles
- Test number
- 317128904443
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront screen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
- AdvisoryN/s door mirror missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPassenger air bag light on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded
Pass104,114 miles (+7,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 104,114 miles
- Test number
- 225229535485
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass96,662 miles (+8,153)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 96,662 miles
- Test number
- 667114434154
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass88,509 miles (+8,262)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 88,509 miles
- Test number
- 286150543190
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass80,247 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 80,247 miles
- Test number
- 228230342433
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass71,144 miles (+7,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,144 miles
- Test number
- 276076031134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass63,485 miles (+7,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 391687130150
- 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)
Pass56,197 miles (+7,812)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 221832449463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,385 miles (+11,485)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,385 miles
- Test number
- 100728848174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,900 miles (+10,146)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,900 miles
- Test number
- 202544667033
- NoteO/s/f wiper blade split
Pass26,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 26,754 miles
- Test number
- 771822155248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 VLF
- Does LX52 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 VLF expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 VLF?
- The MOT on LX52 VLF expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 VLF done?
- LX52 VLF was recorded at 141,099 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
- Has LX52 VLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 VLF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2017.
- Has the mileage on LX52 VLF 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 VLF find?
- LX52 VLF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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