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Citroën DS3

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L4 VAFMOT history

L4 VAF is a white petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L4 VAF white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,603 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VAF was last recorded at 36,603 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,451 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,603 miles
  • 2025 – 36,451 miles
  • 2024 – 36,237 miles
  • 2023 – 36,013 miles
  • 2022 – 33,330 miles
  • 2021 – 32,623 miles
  • 2020 – 32,262 miles
  • 2019 – 31,488 miles
  • 2018 – 30,820 miles
  • 2017 – 30,320 miles
  • 2016 – 29,894 miles
  • 2015 – 29,591 miles
  • 2014 – 26,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,603 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    501893081441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,603 miles (+152)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    664391817472
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,451 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    915750859070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,237 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,237 miles
    Test number
    512798035044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    683528356509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail36,013 miles (+2,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    990273486097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,330 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    965278045495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,623 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,623 miles
    Test number
    480991220612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    341795372168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,262 miles (+774)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    183740476415
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,488 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    799322964171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,820 miles (+500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,820 miles
    Test number
    854622035100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger weld has broken
    • AdvisoryOne of the rear exhaust hangers weld has broken

  13. Pass30,320 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    500219988754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,317 miles (+423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    666200490342
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass29,894 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    668589192857
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass29,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    487304415152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail29,591 miles (+2,943)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    956233515113
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass26,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    568844824290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,648 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    858214624277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 VAF

Does L4 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VAF?
The MOT on L4 VAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VAF done?
L4 VAF was recorded at 36,603 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 827 miles a year.
Has L4 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VAF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VAF 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 L4 VAF find?
L4 VAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 2 more.

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