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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L40 PLWMOT history

L40 PLW is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L40 PLW red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,934 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PLW was last recorded at 56,934 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,012 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
2,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,934 miles
  • 2025 – 56,012 miles
  • 2024 – 55,000 miles
  • 2023 – 53,204 miles
  • 2022 – 51,878 miles
  • 2021 – 50,084 miles
  • 2020 – 49,114 miles
  • 2019 – 46,493 miles
  • 2018 – 44,521 miles
  • 2017 – 41,407 miles
  • 2016 – 35,558 miles
  • 2015 – 26,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,934 miles (+922)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    950328399855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass56,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,012 miles
    Test number
    636385563049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Fail56,012 miles (+1,012)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,012 miles
    Test number
    963017700845
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass55,000 miles (+1,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,000 miles
    Test number
    194031390945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass53,204 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    587594352279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,878 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    304169948970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very near to cords!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail51,878 miles (+1,794)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    799935309132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very near to cords!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass50,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    615537289413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,083 miles (+969)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    507512686503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass49,114 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    279726546031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,493 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    895220095473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,521 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    469925106792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,407 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    550472508765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    568990202548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,558 miles (+8,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    330163919269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass26,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,836 miles
    Test number
    606421635135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PLW

Does L40 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PLW is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PLW?
The MOT on L40 PLW is valid until 9 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 PLW done?
L40 PLW was recorded at 56,934 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
Has L40 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PLW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 PLW 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 PLW find?
L40 PLW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface in poor condition; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged perishing, and 3 more.

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