2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · LV53 VTJ
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 93,488 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV53 VTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2025
- 93,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV53 VTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (LV53 VTJ) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
LV53 VTJ Mileage History
- 04/05/202286,358 mi
- 14/08/202493,183 mi+6,825 mi
- 30/07/202593,488 mi+305 mi
Average of roughly 2,201 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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