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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L14 RCAMOT history

L14 RCA is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 5 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L14 RCA white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
78,094 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RCA was last recorded at 78,094 miles on 21 May 2026, 3,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,635 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,459 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,094 miles
  • 2025 – 74,635 miles
  • 2024 – 67,314 miles
  • 2023 – 61,222 miles
  • 2022 – 55,984 miles
  • 2021 – 49,495 miles
  • 2020 – 43,040 miles
  • 2019 – 37,007 miles
  • 2018 – 30,352 miles
  • 2017 – 25,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    442528082302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,094 miles (+3,459)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    918261174197
    • 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 Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    172730191793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,633 miles (+7,319)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    382286908116
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 worn badly on inner edge and 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,314 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,314 miles
    Test number
    747250490213
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail67,313 miles (+6,091)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    513797788339
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,222 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,222 miles
    Test number
    439672919107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail61,221 miles (+5,237)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,221 miles
    Test number
    980969381162
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    698751861645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split inner wall 205/45/17
    • AdvisorySmall split nearside rear tyre inner wall

  10. Fail55,983 miles (+6,488)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,983 miles
    Test number
    398878363191
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split inner wall 205/45/17
    • AdvisorySmall split nearside rear tyre inner wall

  11. Pass49,495 miles (+6,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    199168742171
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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. Pass43,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    382759661238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,040 miles (+6,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    804764442447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass37,007 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    232516566921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,352 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    299773596209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,064 miles
    Test number
    163128252800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,064 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,064 miles
    Test number
    111799208387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L14 RCA

Does L14 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RCA is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L14 RCA?
The MOT on L14 RCA is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RCA done?
L14 RCA was recorded at 78,094 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has L14 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RCA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L14 RCA 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 L14 RCA find?
L14 RCA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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