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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LX59 ZVBMOT history

LX59 ZVB is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 12 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LX59 ZVB blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,923 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZVB was last recorded at 106,923 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,868 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
7,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,923 miles
  • 2025 – 101,799 miles
  • 2024 – 99,231 miles
  • 2023 – 89,963 miles
  • 2022 – 82,485 miles
  • 2021 – 74,166 miles
  • 2020 – 66,084 miles
  • 2019 – 56,707 miles
  • 2017 – 52,773 miles
  • 2016 – 41,414 miles
  • 2015 – 31,902 miles
  • 2014 – 22,226 miles
  • 2013 – 13,986 miles
  • 2012 – 7,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,923 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system degradedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,923 miles (+55)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,923 miles
    Test number
    670820445554
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system degraded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail106,868 miles (+5,069)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,868 miles
    Test number
    478363290473
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system degraded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass101,799 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    712335380891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    606043860357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,231 miles (+9,268)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    653467604980
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass89,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    945652267523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,963 miles (+7,478)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    795096109509
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,485 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    842942445556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,467 miles (+8,301)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    318212636235
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    305715488036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail74,160 miles (+8,076)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,160 miles
    Test number
    627108333625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,084 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    402408863816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,707 miles (+3,934)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    975169733024
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy requires replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass52,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    486919335507
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail52,773 miles (+11,359)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    375658597678
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass41,414 miles (+9,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    777296539920
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( borderline ) (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass31,902 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    199198185195
    • NoteBoth front tyres low
    • NoteFront discs excessively worn

  18. Fail31,902 miles (+9,676)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    395598885147
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low
    • NoteFront discs excessively worn

  19. Pass22,226 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,226 miles
    Test number
    655039284125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,168 miles (+8,182)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    118738484107
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass13,986 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,986 miles
    Test number
    245560393458
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail13,986 miles (+6,540)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,986 miles
    Test number
    326700193119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass7,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    7,446 miles
    Test number
    366762002446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZVB

Does LX59 ZVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZVB is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZVB?
The MOT on LX59 ZVB is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZVB done?
LX59 ZVB was recorded at 106,923 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,264 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZVB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZVB 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 LX59 ZVB find?
LX59 ZVB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust system degraded, and 5 more.

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