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Citroën C3

Purple · Diesel · 2002 · 1,398 cc

LX52 VMUMOT history

LX52 VMU is a purple diesel Citroën C3 first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LX52 VMU purple Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
121,407 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 VMU was last recorded at 121,407 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,671 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,407 miles
  • 2021 – 120,671 miles
  • 2020 – 118,793 miles
  • 2019 – 115,419 miles
  • 2018 – 111,493 miles
  • 2017 – 106,828 miles
  • 2016 – 101,713 miles
  • 2015 – 94,894 miles
  • 2013 – 89,519 miles
  • 2012 – 78,558 miles
  • 2011 – 71,645 miles
  • 2010 – 63,588 miles
  • 2009 – 63,532 miles
  • 2008 – 56,644 miles
  • 2007 – 49,769 miles
  • 2006 – 40,208 miles
  • 2005 – 33,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,407 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    459764436149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail121,407 miles (+736)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    696429302542
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass120,671 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    433486411952
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail120,671 miles (+1,878)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    135225271789
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,793 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,793 miles
    Test number
    835186134632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,779 miles (+3,360)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,779 miles
    Test number
    244185994305
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,419 miles (+3,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    528123873407
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,493 miles (+4,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,493 miles
    Test number
    227295263028
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,828 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    891461370311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  10. Fail106,817 miles (+5,104)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    335191573838
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  11. Pass101,713 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,713 miles
    Test number
    221819608773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,705 miles (+6,811)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    407041349910
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil level low

  13. Pass94,894 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    575812455084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,781 miles (+5,262)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    876347945058
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  15. Pass89,519 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    786814863368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,418 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    985588223044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,558 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    858663822019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    415527811033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  19. Pass71,645 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    785367411064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,588 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    264304600061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,532 miles (+6,888)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    362954969317
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass56,644 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    150885928376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    611296317347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,769 miles (+9,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    844356117328
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass40,208 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    290165876279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,081 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    532319965267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  27. Pass33,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    664169065276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 VMU

Does LX52 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 VMU expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VMU?
The MOT on LX52 VMU expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 VMU done?
LX52 VMU was recorded at 121,407 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has LX52 VMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VMU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 VMU 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 VMU find?
LX52 VMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear close to excess; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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