Citroën DS3
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L23 EWMMOT history
L23 EWM is a white petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,735 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,893 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 EWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- DS3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 EWM was last recorded at 86,735 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,735 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,893 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,735 miles
- 2025 – 84,874 miles
- 2024 – 80,931 miles
- 2023 – 74,736 miles
- 2022 – 56,215 miles
- 2021 – 55,244 miles
- 2019 – 51,000 miles
- 2018 – 46,657 miles
- 2017 – 39,565 miles
- 2016 – 27,625 miles
- 2015 – 21,024 miles
- 2014 – 13,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,735 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust mounting defective Above rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 639711878138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,735 miles (+1,861)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 282494697766
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,874 miles (+3,943)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,874 miles
- Test number
- 808550070300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,931 miles (+6,195)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 80,931 miles
- Test number
- 784811654219
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,736 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 74,736 miles
- Test number
- 788241735607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,708 miles (+18,493)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,708 miles
- Test number
- 701126528594
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,215 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 56,215 miles
- Test number
- 792534655222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,207 miles (+963)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,207 miles
- Test number
- 592040716118
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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))
Pass55,244 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 55,244 miles
- Test number
- 251901846934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,393 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 54,393 miles
- Test number
- 926895939309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,376 miles (+3,376)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,376 miles
- Test number
- 600019773470
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass51,000 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 51,000 miles
- Test number
- 115823647461
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail50,996 miles (+4,339)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,996 miles
- Test number
- 316894091863
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,657 miles
- Test number
- 980931844488
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail46,655 miles (+7,090)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,655 miles
- Test number
- 906802582028
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,565 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,565 miles
- Test number
- 440841581799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,564 miles (+3,246)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,564 miles
- Test number
- 590432642441
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass36,318 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 36,318 miles
- Test number
- 294675102093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,293 miles (+8,668)4 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,293 miles
- Test number
- 143793806638
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,625 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 27,625 miles
- Test number
- 228611446635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,624 miles (+6,600)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,624 miles
- Test number
- 744670714464
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass21,024 miles (+7,140)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,024 miles
- Test number
- 945450995024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass13,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 13,884 miles
- Test number
- 397466384080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,884 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,884 miles
- Test number
- 157485684093
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Questions about L23 EWM
- Does L23 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EWM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 EWM?
- The MOT on L23 EWM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 EWM done?
- L23 EWM was recorded at 86,735 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,893 miles a year.
- Has L23 EWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 EWM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 EWM 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 L23 EWM find?
- L23 EWM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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