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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,360 cc

LX52 VLKMOT history

LX52 VLK is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LX52 VLK blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
133,582 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VLK
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
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 VLK was last recorded at 133,582 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,118 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,464 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,582 miles
  • 2024 – 130,118 miles
  • 2023 – 127,585 miles
  • 2022 – 124,807 miles
  • 2021 – 122,223 miles
  • 2020 – 120,023 miles
  • 2018 – 110,499 miles
  • 2017 – 99,359 miles
  • 2016 – 91,638 miles
  • 2015 – 85,499 miles
  • 2013 – 85,065 miles
  • 2012 – 80,371 miles
  • 2011 – 73,754 miles
  • 2010 – 67,431 miles
  • 2009 – 62,255 miles
  • 2008 – 60,830 miles
  • 2007 – 52,561 miles
  • 2006 – 38,920 miles
  • 2005 – 23,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,582 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,582 miles (+3,464)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    294479279205
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass130,118 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    678862653289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    127919897164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,585 miles (+2,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    627140159261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    295128106282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,807 miles (+2,584)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    989944971444
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,223 miles (+2,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,223 miles
    Test number
    810379449906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,023 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    155357405803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,776 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    415983819587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,499 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    139411361085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,423 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    761331856084
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,359 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    525478282874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,638 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    183990316794
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail85,499 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    117167275494
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass85,499 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    707077275091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,065 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    126859253234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing

  17. Fail85,065 miles (+4,694)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    485809953294
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops are missing

  18. Pass80,371 miles (+11)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    145522962262
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded through many skins
    • NoteNs front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteNsr suspension bump stop missing osr insecure
    • NoteReverse lamps not working

  19. Fail80,360 miles (+6,606)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    316841562282
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded through many skins
    • NoteNs front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteNsr suspension bump stop missing osr insecure
    • NoteReverse lamps not working

  20. Pass73,754 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    377889941266
    • NoteN/s/f shocker top mount sticking very slightly
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOil level dipstck broken/oil level excessive

  21. Fail73,754 miles (+6,323)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    725728641299
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/s/f shocker top mount sticking very slightly
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOil level dipstck broken/oil level excessive
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  22. Pass67,431 miles (+228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    371190370290
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  23. Fail67,203 miles (+4,948)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    600418950229
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  24. Pass62,255 miles (+1,425)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,255 miles
    Test number
    331015549461
    • NoteBonnet lever stay insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass60,830 miles (+8,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    914187468219
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass52,561 miles (+13,641)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    264929567279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass38,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,920 miles
    Test number
    372600276256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,920 miles (+15,870)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,920 miles
    Test number
    280530076229
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass23,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,050 miles
    Test number
    514119965272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 VLK

Does LX52 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 VLK expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VLK?
The MOT on LX52 VLK expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 VLK done?
LX52 VLK was recorded at 133,582 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has LX52 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VLK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 VLK 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 VLK find?
LX52 VLK failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed leak exhaust; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.

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