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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L40 DLFMOT history

L40 DLF is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

L40 DLF white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
119,926 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DLF
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
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DLF was last recorded at 119,926 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 14,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,329 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14,597 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,926 miles
  • 2024 – 105,329 miles
  • 2023 – 85,984 miles
  • 2021 – 83,379 miles
  • 2020 – 81,028 miles
  • 2019 – 75,858 miles
  • 2018 – 70,546 miles
  • 2017 – 62,921 miles
  • 2016 – 54,595 miles
  • 2015 – 49,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe, on flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,926 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,926 miles
    Test number
    129729584430
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe, on flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,921 miles (+14,592)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    174367091424
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe, on flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,329 miles (+19,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    341666470553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,984 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    235156694838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,379 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    767656305269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,028 miles (+5,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    129956657732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,858 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    431505897219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,546 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    354107241319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass62,921 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    558970136765
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail62,920 miles (+8,325)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    874997074573
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,595 miles (+4,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    747102974876
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts broken front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass49,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    799067725123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DLF

Does L40 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DLF expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DLF?
The MOT on L40 DLF expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DLF done?
L40 DLF was recorded at 119,926 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has L40 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DLF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 DLF 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 L40 DLF find?
L40 DLF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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