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Citroën DS3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L21 LYWMOT history

L21 LYW is a grey diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L21 LYW grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,912 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LYW was last recorded at 97,912 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,806 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,912 miles
  • 2025 – 95,649 miles
  • 2024 – 93,030 miles
  • 2023 – 88,970 miles
  • 2021 – 83,663 miles
  • 2020 – 78,403 miles
  • 2019 – 74,216 miles
  • 2018 – 69,627 miles
  • 2017 – 63,535 miles
  • 2016 – 58,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but still secure and intact
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but still secure and intact
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,912 miles (+106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    723098122837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but still secure and intact
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but still secure and intact
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,806 miles (+2,157)5 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    224710534215
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass95,649 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    973458932815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  4. Pass93,030 miles (+4,060)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,030 miles
    Test number
    224505851055
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,970 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    376302966154
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    129581490153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,663 miles (+5,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    687195977654
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass78,403 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    712210899447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    523232668917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,215 miles (+4,588)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    918196163886
    • 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))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure front and rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    761445447431
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket breaking away
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads low

  12. Fail69,627 miles (+6,092)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    399037635786
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket breaking away
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads low

  13. Pass63,535 miles (+5,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    701781930916
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken away - not insecure

  14. Pass58,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    638165395239
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  15. Fail58,366 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    671092138056
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

Questions about L21 LYW

Does L21 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LYW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LYW?
The MOT on L21 LYW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LYW done?
L21 LYW was recorded at 97,912 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has L21 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LYW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 LYW 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 LYW find?
L21 LYW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease but still secure and intact; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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