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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

797 TPBMOT history

797 TPB is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

797 TPB black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,646 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
797 TPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

797 TPB was last recorded at 93,646 miles on 26 May 2026, 11,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,006 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,640 miles
Average per year
6,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,646 miles
  • 2025 – 82,006 miles
  • 2024 – 74,086 miles
  • 2023 – 66,027 miles
  • 2022 – 60,123 miles
  • 2021 – 55,161 miles
  • 2020 – 50,977 miles
  • 2019 – 44,829 miles
  • 2018 – 38,242 miles
  • 2017 – 32,424 miles
  • 2016 – 27,218 miles
  • 2015 – 26,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,646 miles
    Test number
    258204131035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,645 miles (+11,639)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    915901874929
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    164134398135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,005 miles (+7,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    580571991991
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,086 miles
    Test number
    178585432443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,086 miles (+8,059)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,086 miles
    Test number
    164185812233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,027 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    651726291856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    328914401846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,003 miles (+865)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    729644821782
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass65,138 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    458294643201
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,123 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    259038800474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  12. Pass55,161 miles (+4,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    784596244083
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass50,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    633682404383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,977 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    354681100804
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm tread depth and wearing on edges

  15. Pass44,829 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    644973855791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,820 miles (+6,578)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    412813659966
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass38,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    872942544182
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weld broken , front broken one side, system adequately supported at present

  18. Fail38,242 miles (+5,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    528661187824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weld broken , front broken one side, system adequately supported at present

  19. Pass32,424 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,424 miles
    Test number
    966504383765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket weld broken

  20. Fail32,391 miles (+5,173)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,391 miles
    Test number
    628353578168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket weld broken

  21. Pass27,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,218 miles
    Test number
    331412254661
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket weld broken

  22. Fail27,218 miles (+353)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,218 miles
    Test number
    819372952970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket weld broken

  23. Pass26,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    655387124487
    • 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 exhaust mount broken but not effecting the security of the exhaust system

Questions about 797 TPB

What vehicle is registration 797 TPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 797 TPB on a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Nov 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 797 TPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 797 TPB is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 797 TPB?
The MOT on 797 TPB is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 797 TPB done?
797 TPB was recorded at 93,646 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,384 miles a year.
Has 797 TPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 797 TPB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 797 TPB 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 797 TPB find?
797 TPB passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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