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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 KCVMOT history

LB12 KCV is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 31 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,560 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KCV was last recorded at 77,560 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,560 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,560 miles
  • 2024 – 75,075 miles
  • 2023 – 72,420 miles
  • 2022 – 70,110 miles
  • 2021 – 65,559 miles
  • 2020 – 62,636 miles
  • 2019 – 58,977 miles
  • 2018 – 55,773 miles
  • 2017 – 44,108 miles
  • 2016 – 39,816 miles
  • 2015 – 34,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,560 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, left & Right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,560 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    451546163290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, left & Right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail77,560 miles (+2,485)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    130017065333
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, left & Right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,075 miles (+2,655)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    634018270102
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,420 miles (+2,310)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    196287284810
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,110 miles (+4,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    760681257622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    393421359238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail65,559 miles (+2,923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    597985095625
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass62,636 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    217914117212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,977 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,977 miles
    Test number
    817163231921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass55,773 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    885159178792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,481 miles (+7,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    186029092717
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryDrivers windscreen wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre screw in tread

  12. Pass44,108 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    115173584689
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass39,816 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    599966168694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    829674925293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,072 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    338374025241
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB12 KCV

Does LB12 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KCV is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KCV?
The MOT on LB12 KCV is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KCV done?
LB12 KCV was recorded at 77,560 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
Has LB12 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KCV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 KCV 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 KCV find?
LB12 KCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, left & right; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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