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Citroën DS3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L70 MEJMOT history

L70 MEJ is a grey diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L70 MEJ grey Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,971 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MEJ was last recorded at 96,971 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,347 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,624 miles
Average per year
5,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,971 miles
  • 2025 – 89,347 miles
  • 2024 – 81,810 miles
  • 2023 – 74,655 miles
  • 2022 – 73,223 miles
  • 2021 – 71,413 miles
  • 2020 – 70,854 miles
  • 2019 – 65,456 miles
  • 2018 – 60,553 miles
  • 2017 – 48,797 miles
  • 2016 – 40,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    988898454065
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Fail96,970 miles (+7,623)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    514805474039
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  3. Pass89,347 miles (+7,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    657613957975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    753884286902
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail81,810 miles (+7,155)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    473506608489
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,655 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    793739740810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,223 miles (+1,810)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    331219199347
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped at welds (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,413 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    288577294943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,854 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    548795114282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,456 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    377885336910
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    576445875870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,553 miles (+11,756)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    470446799826
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

  13. Pass48,797 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    150906732296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,714 miles (+8,091)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    214695377480
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass40,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    480989847780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 MEJ

Does L70 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MEJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MEJ?
The MOT on L70 MEJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MEJ done?
L70 MEJ was recorded at 96,971 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,646 miles a year.
Has L70 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MEJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 MEJ 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 L70 MEJ find?
L70 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective; heat shield loose.

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