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Citroën DS3

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L18 SWXMOT history

L18 SWX is a grey petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 19 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L18 SWX grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
44,588 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SWX was last recorded at 44,588 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,588 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,588 miles
  • 2025 – 37,176 miles
  • 2024 – 28,759 miles
  • 2023 – 27,833 miles
  • 2022 – 26,794 miles
  • 2020 – 24,734 miles
  • 2019 – 22,580 miles
  • 2018 – 19,739 miles
  • 2017 – 16,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,588 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    813535897649
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail44,588 miles (+7,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    364332232897
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass37,176 miles (+8,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    985467276615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass28,759 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    609628615700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail28,756 miles (+923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    459870399408
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass27,833 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    796528738577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass26,794 miles (+2,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    612886233430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
  8. Pass24,734 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    562907926376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass22,580 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    101889796155
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail22,579 miles (+2,840)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,579 miles
    Test number
    775945354203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Back Box Hanger (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass19,739 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,739 miles
    Test number
    297414775439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    532712273594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SWX

Does L18 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SWX is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SWX?
The MOT on L18 SWX is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SWX done?
L18 SWX was recorded at 44,588 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,076 miles a year.
Has L18 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SWX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 SWX 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 L18 SWX find?
L18 SWX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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