Citroën logo

Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L30 ESAMOT history

L30 ESA is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 12 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L30 ESA white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,301 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L30 ESA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ESA was last recorded at 70,301 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,082 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,219 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,301 miles
  • 2024 – 66,082 miles
  • 2023 – 61,118 miles
  • 2022 – 55,158 miles
  • 2021 – 49,916 miles
  • 2020 – 45,729 miles
  • 2019 – 41,808 miles
  • 2018 – 37,429 miles
  • 2017 – 30,163 miles
  • 2016 – 22,460 miles
  • 2015 – 20,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,301 miles (+4,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    362481724117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    174920122152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,082 miles (+4,964)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    860942465307
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,118 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    942456018331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,158 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    410441264549
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded

  6. Fail55,158 miles (+5,242)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    526927208355
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded

  7. Pass49,916 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    735682399772
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  8. Fail49,916 miles (+4,187)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    330343850797
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  9. Pass45,729 miles (+3,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    288078976753
    • 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))

  10. Pass41,808 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    913748287450
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass37,429 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    937353490777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    752307409924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,163 miles (+7,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    901717553518
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass22,460 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    543493041348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    766488171776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ESA

Does L30 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ESA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 ESA?
The MOT on L30 ESA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ESA done?
L30 ESA was recorded at 70,301 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has L30 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ESA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 ESA 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 L30 ESA find?
L30 ESA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all L30E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.