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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

K29 SLJMOT history

K29 SLJ is a yellow petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

K29 SLJ yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,141 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 SLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 SLJ was last recorded at 77,141 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,795 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,346 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,141 miles
  • 2025 – 73,795 miles
  • 2024 – 69,195 miles
  • 2023 – 67,309 miles
  • 2022 – 64,707 miles
  • 2021 – 60,858 miles
  • 2020 – 57,710 miles
  • 2019 – 54,353 miles
  • 2018 – 43,710 miles
  • 2017 – 33,352 miles
  • 2016 – 28,272 miles
  • 2015 – 21,269 miles
  • 2013 – 15,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,141 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,141 miles (+3,346)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,141 miles
    Test number
    701934295844
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    798483312737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,791 miles (+4,596)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    194536623728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass69,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    976699165138
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail69,181 miles (+1,872)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    491946226748
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,309 miles (+2,602)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    975018150019
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,707 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    389437383107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,858 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    713701142709
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have minor kurb damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  9. Fail60,858 miles (+3,148)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    827527168855
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have minor kurb damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  10. Pass57,710 miles (+3,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    499084214696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    844395358647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,353 miles (+25)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    866866180429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

  13. Fail54,328 miles (+2,526)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    916302726709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

  14. Pass51,802 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,802 miles
    Test number
    645915419567
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail51,802 miles (+8,092)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,802 miles
    Test number
    846333857135
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass43,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    255229301957
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on inner & outer & has slight sidewall damage.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner .
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area.

  17. Fail43,706 miles (+10,354)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    844049530962
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on inner & outer & has slight sidewall damage.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner .
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area.

  18. Pass33,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    947143151425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight side wall damage n/s/f & n/s/r tyres.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.

  19. Fail33,352 miles (+5,080)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    511829888853
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight side wall damage n/s/f & n/s/r tyres.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.

  20. Pass28,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    709213171629
    • 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)

  21. Fail28,272 miles (+7,003)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    200896781836
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass21,269 miles (+5,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    536058705065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,794 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    915514763375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,089 miles
    Test number
    755805823005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 SLJ

Does K29 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 SLJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 SLJ?
The MOT on K29 SLJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 SLJ done?
K29 SLJ was recorded at 77,141 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has K29 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 SLJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 SLJ 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 SLJ find?
K29 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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