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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

K30 LTDMOT history

K30 LTD is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 8 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

K30 LTD red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,422 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 LTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 LTD was last recorded at 105,422 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2017: 30,541 miles, lower than 34,128 miles on 11 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,394 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,422 miles
  • 2025 – 90,133 miles
  • 2024 – 81,394 miles
  • 2023 – 77,359 miles
  • 2022 – 72,871 miles
  • 2021 – 68,717 miles
  • 2020 – 55,757 miles
  • 2019 – 45,946 miles
  • 2018 – 36,811 miles
  • 2017 – 30,541 miles
  • 2016 – 34,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,422 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,422 miles (+28)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    143089828465
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,394 miles (+15,261)4 dangerous13 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    863092543259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault message displayed

  3. Pass90,133 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    838138376083
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded on some component

  4. Fail90,133 miles (+8,739)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    535500951214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded on some component

  5. Pass81,394 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    943686720274
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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))

  6. Fail81,394 miles (+4,035)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    777801295978
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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))

  7. Pass77,359 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    730665894538
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail77,358 miles (+4,487)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    763282840413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,871 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    153604319011
    • AdvisoryCoolant Tank Empty, Advise Service or Repair
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Disc's Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail72,871 miles (+4,154)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    185248290267
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Tank Empty, Advise Service or Repair
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Disc's Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,717 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,717 miles
    Test number
    207749142763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,714 miles (+12,957)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    942207618746
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,757 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,757 miles
    Test number
    908169443853
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Fail55,756 miles (+9,810)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    740321079472
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass45,946 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    836272922650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,811 miles (+6,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,811 miles
    Test number
    529171864483
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre exhaust bracket broken[exhaust still secure]

  17. Pass30,541 miles (-3,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,541 miles
    Test number
    246001243307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    863616365941
    • AdvisoryEmissions too lean to detect
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K30 LTD

Does K30 LTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 LTD is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 LTD?
The MOT on K30 LTD is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 LTD done?
K30 LTD was recorded at 105,422 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has K30 LTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 LTD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 LTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 LTD find?
K30 LTD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer sill corroded, and 4 more.

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