Citroën DS3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
K29 ELWMOT history
K29 ELW is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 112,668 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 ELW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- DS3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 ELW was last recorded at 112,668 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,641 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,027 miles
- Average per year
- 8,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,668 miles
- 2025 – 107,641 miles
- 2024 – 103,497 miles
- 2023 – 99,480 miles
- 2022 – 91,544 miles
- 2021 – 80,312 miles
- 2020 – 77,512 miles
- 2019 – 67,230 miles
- 2018 – 55,037 miles
- 2017 – 43,908 miles
- 2016 – 29,780 miles
- 2015 – 19,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,668 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnderbody rusted / suspension components
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.
Trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,668 miles (+5,027)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 112,668 miles
- Test number
- 643302018678
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnderbody rusted / suspension components
Pass107,641 miles (+4,144)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 107,641 miles
- Test number
- 697100809549
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle
Pass103,497 miles (+4,017)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 103,497 miles
- Test number
- 705263621170
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle
Pass99,480 miles (+7,936)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,480 miles
- Test number
- 882510201368
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded
- AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle
Pass91,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,544 miles
- Test number
- 786379418498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,544 miles (+8,756)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,544 miles
- Test number
- 401997994541
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass82,788 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,788 miles
- Test number
- 884784673881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,783 miles (+2,471)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,783 miles
- Test number
- 149532558200
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass80,312 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 80,312 miles
- Test number
- 835016793374
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Fail80,312 miles (+2,800)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,312 miles
- Test number
- 207208808564
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,512 miles (+10,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 77,512 miles
- Test number
- 122621195874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Pass67,230 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,230 miles
- Test number
- 263899825150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,230 miles (+12,193)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,230 miles
- Test number
- 685645968760
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,037 miles (+11,129)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,037 miles
- Test number
- 836333709446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,908 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 491623283099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,896 miles (+14,116)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,896 miles
- Test number
- 618832156620
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass29,780 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,780 miles
- Test number
- 604502966334
- AdvisoryExhaust front mounting corroded off
Fail29,768 miles (+10,428)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,768 miles
- Test number
- 484068211169
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,340 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,340 miles
- Test number
- 655078265024
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded on inside
- NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket brocken
Questions about K29 ELW
- Does K29 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 ELW is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 ELW?
- The MOT on K29 ELW is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 ELW done?
- K29 ELW was recorded at 112,668 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
- Has K29 ELW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 ELW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on K29 ELW 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 K29 ELW find?
- K29 ELW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; trims and covers fitted; underbody rusted / suspension components.
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