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Citroën DS3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L40 FMWMOT history

L40 FMW is a blue petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 9 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L40 FMW blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,769 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 FMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 FMW was last recorded at 64,769 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,458 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,311 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,769 miles
  • 2025 – 60,458 miles
  • 2023 – 55,410 miles
  • 2022 – 51,706 miles
  • 2021 – 47,906 miles
  • 2020 – 42,395 miles
  • 2019 – 37,862 miles
  • 2018 – 30,697 miles
  • 2017 – 24,515 miles
  • 2016 – 18,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,769 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    875211067009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass60,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    368137142490
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail60,458 miles (+5,048)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    434121726521
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass55,410 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    493659527776
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner rear brake pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass51,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    423734338412
    • 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 discs are lipped with corrosion
  6. Fail51,702 miles (+3,794)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    120748619026
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are lipped with corrosion
  7. Pass47,908 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    982095397725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail47,906 miles (+5,511)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    175082251896
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,395 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    326600080812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,862 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    556652647301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass30,697 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    823639195286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    821234089735
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to wearbars
  13. Fail24,515 miles (+5,994)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    653959551497
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to wearbars
  14. Pass18,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    695209564037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 FMW

Does L40 FMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 FMW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 FMW?
The MOT on L40 FMW is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 FMW done?
L40 FMW was recorded at 64,769 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has L40 FMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 FMW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 FMW 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 FMW find?
L40 FMW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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