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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 EFMMOT history

LB12 EFM is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,907 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EFM was last recorded at 68,907 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,201 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,706 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,907 miles
  • 2025 – 67,201 miles
  • 2024 – 65,252 miles
  • 2023 – 60,772 miles
  • 2022 – 56,671 miles
  • 2021 – 52,499 miles
  • 2020 – 48,948 miles
  • 2019 – 44,684 miles
  • 2018 – 40,543 miles
  • 2017 – 39,238 miles
  • 2016 – 34,460 miles
  • 2015 – 28,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,907 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,907 miles (+1,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    565826097392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,201 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    663949860076
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail67,192 miles (+1,940)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    714970949189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,252 miles (+12)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    331909139170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both borderline (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outside edge, bad damage to sidewall, cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge, cracking, slight damage to sidewall and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryReserve fuel level

  5. Fail65,240 miles (+4,468)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    806272015865
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bad cracking in tyre now exposing ply or cords, also cut to ply or cords and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both borderline (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outside edge, bad damage to sidewall, cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge, cracking, slight damage to sidewall and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryReserve fuel level

  6. Pass60,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    793920573069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail60,772 miles (+4,101)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    430160800002
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass56,671 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    778184822810
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass52,499 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    293369704960
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass48,948 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    869078762704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail48,943 miles (+4,259)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    197064259717
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass44,684 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    799328383332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,543 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    366830521093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,238 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,238 miles
    Test number
    254732483028
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket corroded, but system supported.

  15. Pass34,460 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    181043149630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    299654555158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB12 EFM

Does LB12 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EFM is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EFM?
The MOT on LB12 EFM is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 EFM done?
LB12 EFM was recorded at 68,907 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has LB12 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EFM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 EFM 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 LB12 EFM find?
LB12 EFM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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