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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LA51 LAYMOT history

LA51 LAY is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LA51 LAY black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,269 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LAY was last recorded at 119,269 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 8,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,163 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,106 miles
Average per year
8,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,269 miles
  • 2025 – 111,163 miles
  • 2024 – 103,092 miles
  • 2022 – 84,381 miles
  • 2021 – 72,548 miles
  • 2020 – 60,975 miles
  • 2019 – 57,899 miles
  • 2018 – 54,718 miles
  • 2017 – 50,637 miles
  • 2016 – 40,020 miles
  • 2015 – 29,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,269 miles (+8,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    273290901803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,163 miles (+8,071)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    770798168276
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,092 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    953535024295
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    676784348234
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159948159290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,381 miles (+11,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    401921669989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,548 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    320383401529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,975 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    340245759878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,899 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    782273981830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,718 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    347902963427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    706511120027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracks

  12. Fail50,637 miles (+10,617)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    891303583813
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported both brackets broken (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracks

  13. Pass40,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    765949043597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,015 miles (+10,108)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    623221757476
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass29,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    687274401131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LAY

Does LA51 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LAY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LAY?
The MOT on LA51 LAY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LAY done?
LA51 LAY was recorded at 119,269 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,018 miles a year.
Has LA51 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LAY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 LAY 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 LA51 LAY find?
LA51 LAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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