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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L8 HLWMOT history

L8 HLW is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 HLW white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
83,638 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HLW was last recorded at 83,638 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,518 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
3,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,638 miles
  • 2025 – 82,518 miles
  • 2024 – 81,196 miles
  • 2023 – 79,782 miles
  • 2022 – 78,473 miles
  • 2021 – 77,033 miles
  • 2020 – 75,964 miles
  • 2019 – 74,864 miles
  • 2018 – 73,048 miles
  • 2017 – 71,336 miles
  • 2016 – 65,114 miles
  • 2015 – 54,361 miles
  • 2014 – 44,737 miles
  • 2013 – 35,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,638 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to split and outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge , inner side wall starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,638 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    835566164594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,518 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    552552053750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to split and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge , inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  3. Fail82,517 miles (+1,321)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    186389418729
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to split and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge , inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  4. Pass81,196 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    335243606268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,782 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    432896275536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,473 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    604675871682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,033 miles (+1,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,033 miles
    Test number
    287415347319
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  8. Pass75,964 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    179379858140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,864 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    766420962774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,048 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    559745132405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,336 miles
    Test number
    835045335527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,336 miles (+6,222)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,336 miles
    Test number
    641700591001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass65,114 miles (+10,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,114 miles
    Test number
    664277805483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,361 miles (+9,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,361 miles
    Test number
    351726837473
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn thin/scored
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch trim has a fixing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

  15. Pass44,737 miles (+9,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    506935664219
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass35,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    305080473442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,587 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    769250773215
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 HLW

Does L8 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HLW is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HLW?
The MOT on L8 HLW is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HLW done?
L8 HLW was recorded at 83,638 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,685 miles a year.
Has L8 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HLW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 HLW 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 L8 HLW find?
L8 HLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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