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Citroën DS3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L21 LHAMOT history

L21 LHA is a grey diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 21 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L21 LHA grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,627 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LHA was last recorded at 98,627 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,359 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,268 miles
Average per year
7,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,627 miles
  • 2025 – 92,359 miles
  • 2024 – 84,772 miles
  • 2023 – 76,363 miles
  • 2022 – 67,326 miles
  • 2021 – 57,167 miles
  • 2020 – 50,375 miles
  • 2019 – 45,849 miles
  • 2018 – 39,013 miles
  • 2017 – 32,630 miles
  • 2016 – 25,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has water/condensation inside lens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,627 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    325707337274
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,627 miles (+6,268)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    736477796242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,359 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,359 miles
    Test number
    133278689263
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,305 miles (+7,533)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    145155581584
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt reband (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt reband (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,772 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    846432684159
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail84,772 miles (+8,409)4 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    706004649792
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,363 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,363 miles
    Test number
    949896994098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail76,363 miles (+9,037)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,363 miles
    Test number
    660982912645
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,326 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    770656256099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail67,326 miles (+10,159)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    915694341659
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,167 miles (+6,792)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    707245093917
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,375 miles (+4,526)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    953102071022
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,849 miles (+142)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    742137754817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water/condensation inside lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Support hanger secured with metal tie (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail45,707 miles (+6,694)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    474371579720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water/condensation inside lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Support hanger secured with metal tie (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass39,013 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    457700202850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    988441044077
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail32,630 miles (+7,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    763245148918
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass25,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,010 miles
    Test number
    172241826106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L21 LHA

Does L21 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LHA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LHA?
The MOT on L21 LHA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LHA done?
L21 LHA was recorded at 98,627 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
Has L21 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LHA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 LHA 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 L21 LHA find?
L21 LHA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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