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Citroën DS3

Purple · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L27 KBYMOT history

L27 KBY is a purple diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L27 KBY purple Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,067 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 KBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 KBY was last recorded at 128,067 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,067 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,067 miles
  • 2024 – 122,782 miles
  • 2023 – 114,426 miles
  • 2022 – 105,727 miles
  • 2021 – 103,047 miles
  • 2020 – 89,969 miles
  • 2019 – 62,233 miles
  • 2018 – 38,865 miles
  • 2017 – 22,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    187960752070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail128,067 miles (+5,285)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    132384157738
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    376850941834
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail122,782 miles (+8,356)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    867603547923
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass114,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    901774753368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearings rough during lock to lock check.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported.
  6. Fail114,426 miles (+8,699)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    861093684711
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearings rough during lock to lock check.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported.
  7. Pass105,727 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    870666508437
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass103,047 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    950509756255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,031 miles (+13,062)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    794360937659
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass89,969 miles (+27,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,969 miles
    Test number
    267107773314
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rears. Corroded. One has detached the other is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass62,233 miles (+23,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    197854268589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,865 miles (+16,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    772756214052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass22,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    694956428391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger adrift (system still supported)
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

Questions about L27 KBY

Does L27 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 KBY is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 KBY?
The MOT on L27 KBY is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 KBY done?
L27 KBY was recorded at 128,067 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 12,620 miles a year.
Has L27 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 KBY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 KBY 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 L27 KBY find?
L27 KBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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