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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.

LA51 SCO silver Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail64,976 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass44,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    731196149739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass37,816 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    146641975197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass22,975 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    144042836468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,690 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,690 miles
    Test number
    230440045907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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