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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,398 cc

LX53 TLOMOT history

LX53 TLO is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LX53 TLO blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
137,179 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TLO was last recorded at 137,179 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,488 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
691 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,179 miles
  • 2021 – 136,488 miles
  • 2019 – 135,710 miles
  • 2017 – 129,830 miles
  • 2016 – 125,118 miles
  • 2015 – 117,788 miles
  • 2014 – 111,793 miles
  • 2013 – 103,167 miles
  • 2012 – 96,454 miles
  • 2011 – 89,433 miles
  • 2010 – 78,810 miles
  • 2009 – 71,458 miles
  • 2008 – 62,084 miles
  • 2007 – 49,498 miles
  • 2006 – 37,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre cuts on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,179 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    623542189583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,179 miles (+691)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    591044482052
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,488 miles (+778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,488 miles
    Test number
    185925261052
    • AdvisoryExhaust at rear offside corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    376308869075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail135,710 miles (+4,545)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    783914852744
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    877810619250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,165 miles (+1,335)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    227637742361
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    212622450381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail129,830 miles (+4,712)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    807045398877
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,118 miles (+7,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,118 miles
    Test number
    867375299413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass117,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    975877692309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts on side wall

  12. Fail117,788 miles (+5,995)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    552850528792
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts on side wall

  13. Pass111,793 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    196448014351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,167 miles (+6,713)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    917487693224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass96,454 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    607348702360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail96,380 miles (+6,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    219064602361
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,433 miles (+10,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    466317801343
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  18. Pass78,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    140371030205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,810 miles (+7,352)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    531551430249
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f sauspension arm inner bush showing signs of fatigue ( chalk marked )
    • NoteAdvise o/s & n/s steering arm inner joints showing signs of fatigue
    • NoteAdvise o/s suspension arm inner bush showing signs of fatigue ( chalk marked )
    • NoteAdvise slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link ( chalk marked )

  20. Pass71,458 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    153432239284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    350941448275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,084 miles (+12,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    411501848211
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass49,498 miles (+12,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    301086347248
    • NoteCentral high level stop lamp not working

  24. Pass37,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    203314846245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 TLO

Does LX53 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 TLO expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TLO?
The MOT on LX53 TLO expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 TLO done?
LX53 TLO was recorded at 137,179 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has LX53 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TLO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 TLO 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 TLO find?
LX53 TLO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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