# SP53KBF — CITROEN C3 MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53KBF is a Black CITROEN C3, Petrol (1360cc), first registered 2003-09-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53KBF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SP53KBF | | Make | CITROEN | | Model | C3 | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1360cc | | First registered | 2003-09-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-06-20 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 61.9% - Total defects recorded: 85 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-06-19 10:33:30 | PASSED | 80,229 MI | 2019-06-20 00:00:00 | | 2018-06-19 10:33:29 | FAILED | 80,229 MI | — | | 2017-06-21 14:59:14 | PASSED | 72,032 MI | 2018-06-20 00:00:00 | | 2016-07-22 14:04:30 | PASSED | 68,409 MI | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2016-07-20 09:55:13 | FAILED | 68,397 MI | — | | 2015-07-13 17:33:08 | PASSED | 65,957 MI | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2015-07-09 13:07:24 | FAILED | 65,935 MI | — | | 2014-07-14 14:50:36 | PASSED | 64,049 MI | 2015-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-10 09:49:40 | FAILED | 64,027 MI | — | | 2013-07-16 15:52:31 | PASSED | 62,289 MI | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-10 10:39:17 | FAILED | 62,228 MI | — | | 2012-07-31 15:01:51 | PASSED | 56,397 MI | 2013-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-27 16:00:20 | FAILED | 56,375 MI | — | | 2011-07-22 11:30:10 | PASSED | 50,657 MI | 2012-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-05 10:43:17 | FAILED | 50,535 MI | — | | 2010-08-05 15:59:41 | PASSED | 44,983 MI | 2011-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-31 11:08:55 | FAILED | 44,979 MI | — | | 2009-10-28 14:34:01 | PASSED | 40,675 MI | 2010-10-27 00:00:00 | | 2008-08-28 15:38:18 | PASSED | 33,228 MI | 2009-08-27 00:00:00 | | 2007-08-18 12:06:00 | PASSED | 26,411 MI | 2008-08-17 00:00:00 | | 2006-07-25 13:42:38 | PASSED | 18,844 MI | 2007-07-24 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-06-19 10:33:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust leak - ADVISORY: Rear inner sills corroded - ADVISORY: Oil leak - ADVISORY: Front tyres bald on inner edge raised tread pattern - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) **2018-06-19 10:33:29 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust leak - ADVISORY: Front tyres bald on inner edge raised tread pattern - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear inner sills corroded - ADVISORY: Oil leak - PRS: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - PRS: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) **2016-07-22 14:04:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1) **2016-07-20 09:55:13 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Stop lamp not working Nearside and Offside and High Vis Lamp (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) **2015-07-13 17:33:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) - USER ENTERED: high line brake light not working - USER ENTERED: o/s/f bottom arm has some corrosion - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre **2015-07-09 13:07:24 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - USER ENTERED: o/s/f bottom arm has some corrosion - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - USER ENTERED: high line brake light not working - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre **2014-07-14 14:50:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: nail ino/s/f tyre **2014-07-10 09:49:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-07-16 15:52:31 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-07-10 10:39:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2012-07-27 16:00:20 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: exhaust centre silencer has split **2011-07-22 11:30:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: exhaust heat shield insecure **2011-07-05 10:43:17 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) **2010-07-31 11:08:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) **2007-08-18 12:06:00 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53KBF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53KBF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.