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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L16 LJKMOT history

L16 LJK is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

L16 LJK red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
68,141 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LJK
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
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LJK was last recorded at 68,141 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,969 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,172 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,141 miles
  • 2024 – 65,969 miles
  • 2023 – 64,543 miles
  • 2022 – 61,251 miles
  • 2021 – 57,720 miles
  • 2019 – 53,171 miles
  • 2018 – 47,562 miles
  • 2017 – 39,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose grill in side front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,141 miles (+2,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    632229069294
    • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose grill in side front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass65,969 miles (+1,426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,969 miles
    Test number
    949950269049
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    289606787562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,543 miles (+3,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    388126738581
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass61,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    430634586616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,251 miles (+3,531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    646643815801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass57,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    631897401924
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has slight damage

  8. Fail57,720 miles (+5)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    499853540672
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has slight damage

  9. Fail57,715 miles (+4,544)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    355328350640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has damage

  10. Pass53,171 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    228756613835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,562 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    278824817229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,159 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    636901433746
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box hanger broken but system still secure

  13. Pass37,701 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    140378520431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,528 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,528 miles
    Test number
    584405141657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront of rear exhaust box mounting broken

Questions about L16 LJK

Does L16 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 LJK expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 LJK?
The MOT on L16 LJK expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 LJK done?
L16 LJK was recorded at 68,141 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has L16 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LJK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 LJK 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 L16 LJK find?
L16 LJK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front body component slightly loose grill in side front bumper; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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