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Citroën C3

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,587 cc

LX53 TLNMOT history

LX53 TLN is a purple petrol Citroën C3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

LX53 TLN purple Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
110,223 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TLN was last recorded at 110,223 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 13,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,898 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
13,325 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,223 miles
  • 2022 – 96,898 miles
  • 2021 – 92,770 miles
  • 2020 – 83,948 miles
  • 2018 – 64,509 miles
  • 2017 – 60,708 miles
  • 2016 – 57,173 miles
  • 2015 – 53,590 miles
  • 2014 – 50,517 miles
  • 2013 – 47,526 miles
  • 2012 – 45,719 miles
  • 2011 – 41,598 miles
  • 2010 – 38,038 miles
  • 2009 – 33,793 miles
  • 2008 – 28,732 miles
  • 2007 – 22,720 miles
  • 2006 – 15,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,223 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    419328345599
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail110,223 miles (+13,325)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    964516673643
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,898 miles (+4,128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    166248924138
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,770 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    455003427404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail92,766 miles (+8,818)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    245513506900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,948 miles (+19,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    302201998495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    378649217881
    • AdvisoryEXHUAST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
  8. Fail64,509 miles (+3,801)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    513545902387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHUAST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
  9. Pass60,708 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    656023021922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,173 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    704940355388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,590 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    164747336492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,517 miles (+2,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    178652284230
    • NoteOsr tyre walls perished.
  13. Pass47,526 miles (+1,807)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,526 miles
    Test number
    227573483234
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f rollbar link worn.borh front ball joints worn to acc limit(attn req soon)
  14. Pass45,719 miles (+4,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    288104482292
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear indicator bulbs faded, offside headlamp deteriorating, slight wear in roll bar link.
  15. Pass41,598 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    176896571217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,038 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    612614980223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,793 miles (+5,061)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    661084479214
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition.
  18. Pass28,732 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    832849968252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,720 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    132399877203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,687 miles
    Test number
    512454466261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 TLN

Does LX53 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 TLN expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TLN?
The MOT on LX53 TLN expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 TLN done?
LX53 TLN was recorded at 110,223 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has LX53 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TLN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 TLN 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 LX53 TLN find?
LX53 TLN passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit.

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