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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 EXUMOT history

LB12 EXU is a yellow diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 16 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,466 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EXU
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
16 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EXU was last recorded at 133,466 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,466 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,466 miles
  • 2023 – 126,234 miles
  • 2022 – 113,899 miles
  • 2021 – 109,175 miles
  • 2020 – 96,073 miles
  • 2019 – 87,953 miles
  • 2018 – 85,747 miles
  • 2017 – 68,323 miles
  • 2016 – 58,582 miles
  • 2015 – 36,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,466 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • N/s/f inner wing insurcure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,466 miles
    Test number
    646774487984
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,466 miles (+7,232)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,466 miles
    Test number
    646263660313
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,234 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    663101439030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,232 miles (+12,333)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,232 miles
    Test number
    893842896135
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass113,899 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    339023295480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing insurcure

  6. Fail113,897 miles (+8)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    796735842083
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing insurcure

  7. Fail113,889 miles (+4,714)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    252915542021
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,175 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    276969521081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,159 miles (+13,086)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    459274330102
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,073 miles (+8,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    927681643596
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass87,953 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    733548788153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,949 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    548199287434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,747 miles (+17,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,747 miles
    Test number
    415020200288
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,323 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    157228874358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    722203530484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail58,582 miles (+21,995)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    922246457612
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    709944355150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 EXU

Does LB12 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 EXU expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EXU?
The MOT on LB12 EXU expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 EXU done?
LB12 EXU was recorded at 133,466 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 10,322 miles a year.
Has LB12 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EXU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 EXU 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 EXU find?
LB12 EXU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: general corrosion to underside; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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