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Citroën DS3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L30 LVWMOT history

L30 LVW is a silver diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L30 LVW silver Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,820 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LVW was last recorded at 92,820 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,030 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,820 miles
  • 2025 – 90,030 miles
  • 2024 – 87,142 miles
  • 2023 – 84,138 miles
  • 2022 – 81,101 miles
  • 2021 – 79,773 miles
  • 2020 – 79,759 miles
  • 2019 – 73,625 miles
  • 2018 – 70,062 miles
  • 2017 – 66,210 miles
  • 2016 – 59,537 miles
  • 2015 – 50,928 miles
  • 2014 – 36,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill area deformed

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    668525128876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill area deformed

  2. Fail92,820 miles (+2,790)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    265520211288
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill area deformed

  3. Pass90,030 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    674361325139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,029 miles (+2,887)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    476587476013
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,142 miles (+3,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    442021760220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    100418251880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,138 miles (+3,037)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    744310487154
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,101 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    890929715170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaitor - refit likely to come loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,773 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,773 miles
    Test number
    407884251537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,759 miles (+6,134)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    707385654085
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    225842190401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,625 miles (+3,563)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    737935115344
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,062 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,062 miles
    Test number
    133348970765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,210 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    927877586193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,537 miles (+8,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    452100156787
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring view

  16. Pass50,928 miles (+14,367)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    159395795173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust backbox bracket corroded off but system still supported
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,561 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    426256904264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L30 LVW

Does L30 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LVW is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LVW?
The MOT on L30 LVW is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LVW done?
L30 LVW was recorded at 92,820 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has L30 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LVW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 LVW 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 LVW find?
L30 LVW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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