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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB08 BAKMOT history

LB08 BAK is a yellow diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,834 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BAK was last recorded at 120,834 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 7,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2022: 91,844 miles, lower than 552,317 miles on 20 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,932 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,902 miles
Average per year
7,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,834 miles
  • 2025 – 112,932 miles
  • 2024 – 105,586 miles
  • 2023 – 95,779 miles
  • 2022 – 91,844 miles
  • 2021 – 552,317 miles
  • 2020 – 82,609 miles
  • 2019 – 75,570 miles
  • 2018 – 64,155 miles
  • 2017 – 54,527 miles
  • 2016 – 40,542 miles
  • 2015 – 33,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn uneven on inner edges

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,834 miles (+7,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    458057122581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn uneven on inner edges

  2. Pass112,932 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    638134252185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail112,931 miles (+7,345)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,931 miles
    Test number
    125725798815
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass105,586 miles (+9,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    229288657715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass95,779 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    664659297303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,528 miles (+3,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,528 miles
    Test number
    201869620039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass91,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    762236990280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail91,844 miles (-460,473)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    121977978849
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass552,317 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    552,317 miles
    Test number
    844055853275
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  10. Fail87,483 miles (+4,874)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    981073832045
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  11. Pass82,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    958907131492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Fail82,609 miles (+7,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    108116354924
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass75,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    487940625700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail75,560 miles (+11,405)4 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    248224521855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine water level low

  15. Pass64,155 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    128871832330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail64,155 miles (+9,628)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    620866942944
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass54,527 miles (+13,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    590909900991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,542 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    727626876579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    207080015139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 BAK

Does LB08 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BAK is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BAK?
The MOT on LB08 BAK is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BAK done?
LB08 BAK was recorded at 120,834 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
Has LB08 BAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BAK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 BAK find?
LB08 BAK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front outer steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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