Citroën logo

Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L40 PCOMOT history

L40 PCO is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 18 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L40 PCO red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,612 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,171 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L40 PCO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PCO
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
18 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PCO was last recorded at 96,612 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 10,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,076 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,536 miles
Average per year
8,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,612 miles
  • 2025 – 86,076 miles
  • 2024 – 77,355 miles
  • 2022 – 67,929 miles
  • 2021 – 59,860 miles
  • 2020 – 50,253 miles
  • 2019 – 40,828 miles
  • 2018 – 33,118 miles
  • 2017 – 27,572 miles
  • 2016 – 20,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,612 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    518761711962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,609 miles (+10,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,609 miles
    Test number
    946924001795
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,076 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    163983032728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    489208124936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,355 miles (+9,426)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    141403904921
    • DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass67,929 miles (+8,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    618013877780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,860 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,860 miles
    Test number
    161578451765
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail59,791 miles (+9,538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    993057230581
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass50,253 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    522163057447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,828 miles (+7,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    590647994962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
  11. Pass33,118 miles (+5,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    391655780309
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (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))
  12. Pass27,572 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    646125696780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,861 miles
    Test number
    635088218117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 PCO

Does L40 PCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PCO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PCO?
The MOT on L40 PCO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PCO done?
L40 PCO was recorded at 96,612 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
Has L40 PCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PCO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 PCO 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 PCO find?
L40 PCO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

Browse all L40P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.