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Citroën DS3

Bronze · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 EFYMOT history

LB12 EFY is a bronze petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,394 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EFY was last recorded at 96,394 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,119 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,394 miles
  • 2025 – 79,973 miles
  • 2024 – 71,304 miles
  • 2023 – 64,331 miles
  • 2022 – 59,477 miles
  • 2021 – 51,679 miles
  • 2020 – 48,282 miles
  • 2019 – 42,141 miles
  • 2018 – 35,085 miles
  • 2017 – 26,279 miles
  • 2016 – 18,918 miles
  • 2015 – 15,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,394 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (Metal bracket is broken) (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also edge void of tread and worn through to the 2nd rubber border line pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,394 miles (+275)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,394 miles
    Test number
    265282868906
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (Metal bracket is broken) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,119 miles (+16,146)2 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    708524093459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (Metal bracket is broken) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,973 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    648199649484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also edge void of tread and worn through to the 2nd rubber border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both hangers damaged, also flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder moist
  4. Fail79,973 miles (+8,669)5 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    116528910937
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also edge void of tread and worn through to the 2nd rubber border line pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both hangers damaged, also flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release damaged but operational
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder moist
  5. Pass71,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    857129085359
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail71,304 miles (+6,973)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    706061705280
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass64,331 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,331 miles
    Test number
    729351731253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,329 miles (+4,852)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    817539051326
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass59,477 miles (+7,798)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    303290433070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,679 miles (+3,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,679 miles
    Test number
    787810187276
    • 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))
  11. Pass48,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    304903157350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,281 miles (+6,140)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    113240177435
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box band broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both o/s and n/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount o/s broken away
  13. Pass42,141 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    253615853071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    555382628206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,084 miles (+8,805)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,084 miles
    Test number
    419980456657
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass26,279 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    156250508648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,278 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,278 miles
    Test number
    573450616382
    • DangerousNsf and nsr tyre splitting inner sidewall
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass18,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,918 miles
    Test number
    476246832794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
  19. Fail18,918 miles (+3,535)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,918 miles
    Test number
    562726966120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
  20. Pass15,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,383 miles
    Test number
    667830395186
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre inner edge 205/45/17 88v
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken
  21. Fail15,383 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,383 miles
    Test number
    657020295103
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre inner edge 205/45/17 88v
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

Questions about LB12 EFY

Does LB12 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EFY is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EFY?
The MOT on LB12 EFY is valid until 11 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 EFY done?
LB12 EFY was recorded at 96,394 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has LB12 EFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EFY has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 EFY 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 EFY find?
LB12 EFY passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration, and 6 more.

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