
Citroën DS3
Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc
LA51 SCOMOT history
LA51 SCO is a silver petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 64,976 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 SCO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- DS3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA51 SCO was last recorded at 64,976 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 5,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 59,319 miles · 27 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,657 miles
- Average per year
- 5,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 64,976 miles
- 2023 – 59,319 miles
- 2022 – 51,909 miles
- 2021 – 44,607 miles
- 2020 – 37,816 miles
- 2019 – 29,426 miles
- 2018 – 22,975 miles
- 2017 – 18,690 miles
- 2016 – 16,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb Out (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAxle corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant leak possibly? ?
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose Back box
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyre worn uneven/ cracked/perished
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 15 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail64,976 miles (+5,657)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,976 miles
- Test number
- 930915054815
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb Out (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant leak possibly? ?
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose Back box
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyre worn uneven/ cracked/perished
Pass59,319 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 59,319 miles
- Test number
- 730938949459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail59,317 miles (+7,408)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,317 miles
- Test number
- 931953714059
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low (bottle empty)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass51,909 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 51,909 miles
- Test number
- 319048415964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail51,909 miles (+7,302)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,909 miles
- Test number
- 125004051921
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 44,607 miles
- Test number
- 731196149739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,607 miles (+6,791)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,607 miles
- Test number
- 827741383142
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,816 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 37,816 miles
- Test number
- 146641975197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,426 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 29,426 miles
- Test number
- 217111539617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,590 miles (+4,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 27,590 miles
- Test number
- 894900621304
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass22,975 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 22,975 miles
- Test number
- 144042836468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,690 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 18,690 miles
- Test number
- 230440045907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 16,832 miles
- Test number
- 950466126401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 SCO
- Does LA51 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 SCO expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 SCO?
- The MOT on LA51 SCO expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 SCO done?
- LA51 SCO was recorded at 64,976 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
- Has LA51 SCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 SCO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 SCO 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 SCO find?
- LA51 SCO failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 6 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb out, and 14 more.
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