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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L30 MBLMOT history

L30 MBL is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L30 MBL red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,979 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MBL was last recorded at 136,979 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 6,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,086 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,893 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,979 miles
  • 2025 – 130,086 miles
  • 2024 – 124,800 miles
  • 2023 – 118,856 miles
  • 2022 – 111,420 miles
  • 2021 – 106,985 miles
  • 2020 – 100,917 miles
  • 2019 – 97,132 miles
  • 2018 – 93,757 miles
  • 2017 – 82,162 miles
  • 2016 – 62,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,979 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides axle bushes peeling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,979 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    842648435817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,086 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    684578494926
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides axle bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,895 miles (+5,095)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,895 miles
    Test number
    785845672602
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides axle bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,800 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    158491688156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,856 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    603912302945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,844 miles (+7,424)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,844 miles
    Test number
    153218607443
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,420 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,420 miles
    Test number
    909015450764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,414 miles (+4,429)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    181202005942
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,985 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    886824162090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,588 miles (+5,671)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    316817198264
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass100,917 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,917 miles
    Test number
    906731941561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,910 miles (+3,778)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    696082844256
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both inop (4.7.2 (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))

  13. Pass97,132 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    812222749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,757 miles
    Test number
    762892351238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,756 miles (+11,594)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    623607280620
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass82,162 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    197043675422
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail82,118 miles (+19,603)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,118 miles
    Test number
    495167588757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass62,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    695836865914
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit
    • AdvisoryCondition of front brake discs

Questions about L30 MBL

Does L30 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MBL is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MBL?
The MOT on L30 MBL is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MBL done?
L30 MBL was recorded at 136,979 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has L30 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MBL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 MBL 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 MBL find?
L30 MBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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