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Citroën DS3

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,200 cc

L40 SGWMOT history

L40 SGW is a white petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 28 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L40 SGW white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,458 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SGW was last recorded at 60,458 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,457 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,458 miles
  • 2024 – 58,152 miles
  • 2023 – 55,182 miles
  • 2022 – 50,890 miles
  • 2021 – 47,266 miles
  • 2020 – 43,845 miles
  • 2019 – 38,334 miles
  • 2018 – 33,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,458 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    449525889040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail60,457 miles (+2,305)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    733974551114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    588474904807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,152 miles (+2,970)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    961773100909
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass55,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    706909242106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,182 miles (+4,292)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    420602031028
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass50,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    568777915948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail50,890 miles (+3,624)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    397118048340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass47,266 miles (+3,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    145957918777
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    856907719251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,845 miles (+5,511)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    789586774911
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass38,334 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    149629380185
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective broken bracket - next to flexi and back box but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly worn
  13. Fail38,334 miles (+4,698)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    130737888919
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective broken bracket - next to flexi and back box but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle indicates engine fault
  14. Pass33,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    135740166421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2MM remaining (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 SGW

Does L40 SGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SGW is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 SGW?
The MOT on L40 SGW is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SGW done?
L40 SGW was recorded at 60,458 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has L40 SGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SGW has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 SGW 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 SGW find?
L40 SGW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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