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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L31 AARMOT history

L31 AAR is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L31 AAR white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,011 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 AAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 AAR was last recorded at 79,011 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,985 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,011 miles
  • 2025 – 74,091 miles
  • 2024 – 70,156 miles
  • 2023 – 66,475 miles
  • 2022 – 63,306 miles
  • 2021 – 59,034 miles
  • 2020 – 51,296 miles
  • 2018 – 27,013 miles
  • 2017 – 17,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust bracket snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,011 miles
    Test number
    823023081391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Fail79,011 miles (+26)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,011 miles
    Test number
    722613049893
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Fail78,985 miles (+4,894)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    885778083305
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mounting detached due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air Freshener, Garland (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  4. Pass74,091 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    123051089009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket snapped

  5. Fail74,088 miles (+3,932)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    786310481149
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket snapped

  6. Pass70,156 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    650607596943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail70,145 miles (+3,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    715759326418
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass66,475 miles (+3,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    903718692742
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass63,306 miles (+4,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    182952746512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass59,034 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    788350064281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,298 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    554543741479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail51,296 miles (+15,283)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    626046336086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass36,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    241068467217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,007 miles (+8,994)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    844696336230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass27,013 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    629180279239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,921 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    17,921 miles
    Test number
    914986458396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,512 miles
    Test number
    662760892875
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split.

Questions about L31 AAR

Does L31 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 AAR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 AAR?
The MOT on L31 AAR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 AAR done?
L31 AAR was recorded at 79,011 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
Has L31 AAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 AAR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 AAR 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 L31 AAR find?
L31 AAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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