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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L7 RGUMOT history

L7 RGU is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

L7 RGU red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,744 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RGU
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
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RGU was last recorded at 85,744 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 5,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,079 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,665 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,744 miles
  • 2024 – 80,079 miles
  • 2023 – 75,023 miles
  • 2022 – 67,013 miles
  • 2021 – 63,032 miles
  • 2020 – 55,661 miles
  • 2019 – 49,926 miles
  • 2018 – 41,507 miles
  • 2017 – 37,289 miles
  • 2016 – 27,683 miles
  • 2015 – 16,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,744 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Low emitter.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,744 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    834938095089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,079 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    614456191382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    883262987047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail75,023 miles (+8,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    326032783907
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,013 miles (+3,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    295849370038
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass63,032 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    534906923375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,029 miles (+2,053)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    187404454946
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    378757747553
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,976 miles (+5,315)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    988067899718
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,661 miles (+5,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    852696541754
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (OSF & NSF). (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (OSF & NSF), tyres down to 3mm 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow emitter.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,926 miles (+8,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    739863383213
    • AdvisoryLow emitter.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,507 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    644403761629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,289 miles (+9,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    175643255817
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken

  14. Pass27,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    963669655258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,683 miles (+11,094)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    716797958166
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass16,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    853619419099
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exaust bracket partially detatched

Questions about L7 RGU

Does L7 RGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 RGU expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 RGU?
The MOT on L7 RGU expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 RGU done?
L7 RGU was recorded at 85,744 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has L7 RGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RGU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 RGU 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 L7 RGU find?
L7 RGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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