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Citroën DS3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L28 LUAMOT history

L28 LUA is a black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L28 LUA black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,275 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 LUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 LUA was last recorded at 81,275 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,622 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,653 miles
Average per year
5,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,275 miles
  • 2025 – 75,622 miles
  • 2024 – 71,972 miles
  • 2023 – 67,867 miles
  • 2022 – 64,268 miles
  • 2021 – 62,139 miles
  • 2020 – 59,615 miles
  • 2019 – 55,387 miles
  • 2018 – 48,242 miles
  • 2017 – 39,309 miles
  • 2016 – 29,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears treads to sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,275 miles (+5,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    761188572054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass75,622 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    452009470272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,579 miles (+3,607)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    132080519935
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,972 miles (+4,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    989406963011
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,867 miles (+3,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    247240099850
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass64,268 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    598359437294
    • AdvisoryAll tyres staring to perish
  7. Pass62,139 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    428446969044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,615 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    721967725590
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,387 miles (+7,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    637539490822
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding + (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,242 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    165235355016
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears treads to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail48,189 miles (+8,880)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,189 miles
    Test number
    581313913408
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears treads to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass39,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    483773569075
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
  13. Fail39,309 miles (+9,760)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    903924012969
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front pipe brackets broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
  14. Pass29,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,549 miles
    Test number
    415701229795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 LUA

Does L28 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 LUA is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 LUA?
The MOT on L28 LUA is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 LUA done?
L28 LUA was recorded at 81,275 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
Has L28 LUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 LUA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 LUA 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 L28 LUA find?
L28 LUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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