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Citroën DS3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

K18 FABMOT history

K18 FAB is a grey diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

K18 FAB grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,331 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 FAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 FAB was last recorded at 100,331 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,336 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,331 miles
  • 2025 – 98,336 miles
  • 2024 – 95,165 miles
  • 2023 – 91,575 miles
  • 2022 – 86,861 miles
  • 2021 – 83,188 miles
  • 2020 – 80,631 miles
  • 2019 – 77,933 miles
  • 2018 – 72,690 miles
  • 2017 – 67,865 miles
  • 2016 – 64,467 miles
  • 2015 – 36,491 miles
  • 2014 – 24,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    816487430377
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,331 miles (+1,995)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    872371640699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    786160996240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,336 miles (+3,171)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    640168130379
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,165 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    926660840230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail95,164 miles (+3,589)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    919524781752
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass91,575 miles (+4,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    658826226045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    816584927639
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail86,861 miles (+3,673)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    437330784872
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass83,188 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    366985157712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,631 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    590025897900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front and raer bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front and rear bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail80,631 miles (+2,698)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    195348435789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front and raer bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front and rear bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    749007935820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,933 miles (+5,243)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    994255996079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass72,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    175304596084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail72,690 miles (+4,825)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    659055193793
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass67,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    872239555084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail67,865 miles (+3,398)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    631392057749
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,467 miles (+11,934)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    756054830008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    750015477646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail52,533 miles (+16,042)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    206243172171
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective nut not tight on ball joint bolt (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass36,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    905643735095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,491 miles (+11,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    769323035013
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass24,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    376813254029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 FAB

Does K18 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 FAB is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 FAB?
The MOT on K18 FAB is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 FAB done?
K18 FAB was recorded at 100,331 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has K18 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 FAB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 FAB 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 K18 FAB find?
K18 FAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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