Citroën DS3
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc
L15 CYLMOT history
L15 CYL is a red petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 14 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,736 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 CYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- DS3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 14 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 CYL was last recorded at 88,736 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,684 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 6,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,736 miles
- 2025 – 82,412 miles
- 2024 – 76,155 miles
- 2023 – 71,543 miles
- 2022 – 64,294 miles
- 2021 – 55,699 miles
- 2020 – 50,442 miles
- 2019 – 44,170 miles
- 2018 – 37,349 miles
- 2017 – 31,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,736 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 280 hc
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,736 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,736 miles
- Test number
- 354857131397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,684 miles (+6,272)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,684 miles
- Test number
- 860851511821
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Moved in it's bushes causing contact with the offside front calliper (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi section splitting (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and on both edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,412 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 82,412 miles
- Test number
- 397735885832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,286 miles (+88)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,286 miles
- Test number
- 374666671864
- MajorFront Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co measuring .62 should be no more than .20 (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 280 hc (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail82,198 miles (+6,043)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,198 miles
- Test number
- 848039855172
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 280 hc (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective cannot check for rubbish in back seat area (7.1.2 (e))
Pass76,155 miles (+146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,155 miles
- Test number
- 811826569745
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail76,009 miles (+4,466)3 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,009 miles
- Test number
- 204608470182
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing Latch (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,543 miles (+7,249)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 71,543 miles
- Test number
- 724104737355
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,294 miles (+84)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,294 miles
- Test number
- 952766217975
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,210 miles (+8,511)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,210 miles
- Test number
- 687552027112
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,699 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 55,699 miles
- Test number
- 994625272024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,442 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 50,442 miles
- Test number
- 985191788196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail50,440 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,440 miles
- Test number
- 743650294767
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass44,170 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 44,170 miles
- Test number
- 974983460121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,169 miles (+6,820)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,169 miles
- Test number
- 717334332685
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,349 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,349 miles
- Test number
- 949391874134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,319 miles (+5,870)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,319 miles
- Test number
- 687734672130
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass31,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,449 miles
- Test number
- 329390322269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 CYL
- Does L15 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CYL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 CYL?
- The MOT on L15 CYL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 CYL done?
- L15 CYL was recorded at 88,736 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,314 miles a year.
- Has L15 CYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 CYL has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 CYL 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 L15 CYL find?
- L15 CYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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