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Citroën DS3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LB12 EFWMOT history

LB12 EFW is a black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 40,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,539 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EFW was last recorded at 40,539 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,180 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,539 miles
  • 2025 – 38,180 miles
  • 2024 – 33,399 miles
  • 2023 – 31,608 miles
  • 2022 – 28,284 miles
  • 2021 – 25,940 miles
  • 2020 – 23,357 miles
  • 2019 – 21,288 miles
  • 2018 – 17,529 miles
  • 2017 – 14,809 miles
  • 2016 – 11,682 miles
  • 2015 – 8,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,539 miles (+2,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    713215888216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass38,180 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    575220830110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail38,179 miles (+4,780)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    308088403925
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass33,399 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    583685704262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,608 miles (+3,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    597189939538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass28,284 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,284 miles
    Test number
    154546611753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass25,940 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    652521682320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass23,357 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    994624057989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    592430343496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail21,288 miles (+3,759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    325184319716
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass17,529 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,529 miles
    Test number
    594660808732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,809 miles
    Test number
    932175988527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,809 miles (+3,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,809 miles
    Test number
    652733950811
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass11,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    11,682 miles
    Test number
    829629870708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,682 miles (+3,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,682 miles
    Test number
    143525773131
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass8,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,526 miles
    Test number
    239962385403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 EFW

Does LB12 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EFW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EFW?
The MOT on LB12 EFW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 EFW done?
LB12 EFW was recorded at 40,539 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has LB12 EFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EFW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 EFW 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 EFW find?
LB12 EFW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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