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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 EFVMOT history

LB12 EFV is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
131,074 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EFV was last recorded at 131,074 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,166 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,908 miles
Average per year
7,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,074 miles
  • 2025 – 122,166 miles
  • 2024 – 114,431 miles
  • 2023 – 111,786 miles
  • 2022 – 108,187 miles
  • 2021 – 103,985 miles
  • 2020 – 100,776 miles
  • 2019 – 96,018 miles
  • 2018 – 88,524 miles
  • 2017 – 78,056 miles
  • 2016 – 67,167 miles
  • 2015 – 46,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,074 miles
    Test number
    145037012229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,074 miles (+8,908)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,074 miles
    Test number
    976643716740
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,166 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,166 miles
    Test number
    839278868537
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,163 miles (+7,732)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    312282449740
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,431 miles
    Test number
    964930823080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,428 miles (+2,642)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    492876079570
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    487564925839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,786 miles (+86)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    817634731525
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail111,700 miles (+3,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    746356005202
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,187 miles (+4,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    830132109197
    • 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))

  11. Pass103,985 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    535162101286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,974 miles (+3,198)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    294846051106
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass100,776 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,776 miles
    Test number
    925680270630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,018 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    849345557145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    387638654572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail88,524 miles (+10,468)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    378519332634
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass78,056 miles (+10,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    796072669503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    228584139961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,167 miles (+21,005)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    275058401190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass46,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    236513275424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 EFV

Does LB12 EFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EFV is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EFV?
The MOT on LB12 EFV is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 EFV done?
LB12 EFV was recorded at 131,074 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
Has LB12 EFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EFV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 EFV 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 EFV find?
LB12 EFV passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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