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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,398 cc

R5 LMMMOT history

R5 LMM is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 24 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

R5 LMM grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
74,752 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LMM was last recorded at 74,752 miles on 21 May 2026, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,815 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
4,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,752 miles
  • 2025 – 73,815 miles
  • 2024 – 72,341 miles
  • 2023 – 71,425 miles
  • 2022 – 69,934 miles
  • 2021 – 68,677 miles
  • 2020 – 67,900 miles
  • 2019 – 66,437 miles
  • 2018 – 59,944 miles
  • 2017 – 54,541 miles
  • 2016 – 48,681 miles
  • 2015 – 38,441 miles
  • 2014 – 31,455 miles
  • 2013 – 23,963 miles
  • 2012 – 17,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,752 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    952071246561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,815 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    137418296579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    174634285596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to sub-frames & attachments & rear floor

  4. Fail72,341 miles (+916)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    900187524372
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to sub-frames & attachments & rear floor

  5. Pass71,425 miles (+1,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    348956703959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass69,934 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    399626584121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass68,677 miles (+777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    740419250237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,900 miles (+1,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    311978316108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass66,437 miles (+6,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    358654337925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass59,944 miles (+5,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    877943842190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass54,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    945835953283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

  12. Fail54,541 miles (+5,860)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    755784189000
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer badly corroded and mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

  13. Pass48,681 miles (+10,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    915734801703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe silencer corroded

  14. Pass38,441 miles (+6,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    579469545196
    • NoteRear tyers small cracks on sidewalls. both front lower arm bushes slight perishing.

  15. Pass31,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    428470154146
    • 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)

  16. Fail31,455 miles (+7,492)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    226880754198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass23,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    146908543129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,963 miles (+6,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    159978743133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass17,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    588419442151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,549 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    785249042159
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about R5 LMM

Does R5 LMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LMM is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LMM?
The MOT on R5 LMM is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LMM done?
R5 LMM was recorded at 74,752 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,092 miles a year.
Has R5 LMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LMM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R5 LMM 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 R5 LMM find?
R5 LMM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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