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Citroën DS3

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L40 SMEMOT history

L40 SME is a grey petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 18 Aug 2014. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

L40 SME grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
91,127 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SME was last recorded at 91,127 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 7,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,570 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,557 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,127 miles
  • 2023 – 83,570 miles
  • 2022 – 71,111 miles
  • 2021 – 56,398 miles
  • 2020 – 48,227 miles
  • 2019 – 39,566 miles
  • 2018 – 34,282 miles
  • 2017 – 29,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    718448281632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail91,127 miles (+7,557)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    835347124603
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,570 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    996123652144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail83,570 miles (+12,459)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    201448792717
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    396161671956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,111 miles (+14,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    981939586749
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass56,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    545336798640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,398 miles (+8,171)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    198555741634
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass48,227 miles (+8,661)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    195444234677
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    461796164808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail39,566 miles (+5,284)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    321032046438
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass34,282 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    252600472480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    668023551633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    235445529625
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about L40 SME

Does L40 SME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 SME expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 SME?
The MOT on L40 SME expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 SME done?
L40 SME was recorded at 91,127 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has L40 SME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SME has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SME 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 SME find?
L40 SME passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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