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Citroën DS3

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 GRFMOT history

LB12 GRF is a white petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 28 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
95,437 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GRF was last recorded at 95,437 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 14,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,202 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
14,235 miles
Average per year
6,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,437 miles
  • 2024 – 81,202 miles
  • 2023 – 76,138 miles
  • 2022 – 72,341 miles
  • 2021 – 69,209 miles
  • 2020 – 66,800 miles
  • 2019 – 61,326 miles
  • 2018 – 60,389 miles
  • 2017 – 54,486 miles
  • 2016 – 46,904 miles
  • 2015 – 36,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,437 miles
    Test number
    101249534995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,435 miles (+14,233)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    849130913051
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    536069517912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,202 miles (+5,064)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    954782937440
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,138 miles (+241)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    144929523355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat does not fold to allow access to rear seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has damage to rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,897 miles (+3,556)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    225947914247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just within limats. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Please note seat not folding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted To rim egde. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering and showing scrubbing to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And feathering. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective One of two on rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass72,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    680332258546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail72,341 miles (+3,132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    641104479671
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,209 miles (+2,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    300692816454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    195369244386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight Damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail66,800 miles (+5,474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    451041528466
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight Damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,326 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    811099037598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,389 miles (+5,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    768244181221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass54,486 miles (+7,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,486 miles
    Test number
    804944488841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to lose shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to lose shape. Has cuts but not to cord

  15. Pass46,904 miles (+10,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    233192086734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim recommend new wheel. (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear brake disc inner face badly corroded.

  16. Pass36,581 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    365699905453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly worn faces with very lipped edges-as visual/unmeasured recommend renewal with next brake pad change.

  17. Fail36,581 miles4 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    306578005239
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousStrong recommendation vehicle not driven in this condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly worn faces with very lipped edges-as visual/unmeasured recommend renewal with next brake pad change.

Questions about LB12 GRF

Does LB12 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 GRF expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GRF?
The MOT on LB12 GRF expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 GRF done?
LB12 GRF was recorded at 95,437 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 6,112 miles a year.
Has LB12 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GRF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 GRF 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 GRF find?
LB12 GRF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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