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Citroën C3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,397 cc

W5 NLWMOT history

W5 NLW is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 13 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

W5 NLW blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,295 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 NLW was last recorded at 52,295 miles on 1 May 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,897 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,295 miles
  • 2025 – 51,897 miles
  • 2024 – 51,107 miles
  • 2023 – 49,315 miles
  • 2022 – 46,532 miles
  • 2021 – 43,191 miles
  • 2020 – 40,555 miles
  • 2019 – 37,990 miles
  • 2018 – 34,748 miles
  • 2017 – 32,191 miles
  • 2016 – 26,065 miles
  • 2015 – 18,837 miles
  • 2014 – 15,228 miles
  • 2013 – 8,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective middle centre & rear mounts rusted & weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    957739002972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail52,293 miles (+396)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    272343639188
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass51,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    654071822182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount should replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,897 miles (+790)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    995248234796
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount should replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,107 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,107 miles
    Test number
    993307086623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass49,315 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    594983943901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,532 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,532 miles
    Test number
    248426748052
    • 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))

  8. Fail46,531 miles (+3,340)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    712540205211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front and centre mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

  9. Pass43,191 miles (+2,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,191 miles
    Test number
    397954421462
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,555 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    469025296887
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and centre rusted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,990 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,990 miles
    Test number
    757220546969
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle centre & rear mounts rusted & weak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail37,990 miles (+3,242)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,990 miles
    Test number
    594619801027
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle centre & rear mounts rusted & weak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass34,748 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    386123684179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,191 miles
    Test number
    150473338527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,191 miles (+6,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,191 miles
    Test number
    351616740508
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mount of rear silencer (7.1.1)

  16. Pass26,065 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,065 miles
    Test number
    108990004391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,837 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,837 miles
    Test number
    597971915157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,228 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    657187294052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,384 miles
    Test number
    188365713118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 NLW

Does W5 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 NLW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 NLW?
The MOT on W5 NLW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 NLW done?
W5 NLW was recorded at 52,295 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has W5 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 NLW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 NLW 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 W5 NLW find?
W5 NLW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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