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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 NGNMOT history

LB12 NGN is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,774 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NGN was last recorded at 96,774 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,175 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
599 miles
Average per year
6,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,774 miles
  • 2025 – 96,175 miles
  • 2024 – 94,196 miles
  • 2023 – 85,860 miles
  • 2022 – 79,552 miles
  • 2021 – 73,386 miles
  • 2020 – 68,383 miles
  • 2019 – 63,578 miles
  • 2018 – 56,190 miles
  • 2017 – 43,786 miles
  • 2016 – 36,560 miles
  • 2015 – 22,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,774 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside front tyre showing slight wear on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,774 miles (+599)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    923347738329
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass96,175 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    384067146469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,196 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,196 miles
    Test number
    478442159020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,336 miles (+7,476)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    846491034227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    772702638080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,860 miles (+6,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    845837350254
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass79,552 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    775916995718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail79,539 miles (+6,153)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    680589436784
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    668933025723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,386 miles (+5,003)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    980798092716
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    938495425702
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail68,383 miles (+4,805)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    559117555144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass63,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    554809006685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,578 miles (+7,388)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    919239063015
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass56,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    964659202975
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing slight wear on inside

  16. Fail56,190 miles (+12,404)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    135442415650
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing slight wear on inside

  17. Pass43,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    969493398435
    • AdvisorySlight play from nearside and offside front drop links

  18. Fail43,786 miles (+7,226)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    766757160760
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySlight play from nearside and offside front drop links

  19. Pass36,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    504327745757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,560 miles (+13,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    678514812765
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass22,829 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,829 miles
    Test number
    188836545112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LB12 NGN

Does LB12 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NGN is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NGN?
The MOT on LB12 NGN is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NGN done?
LB12 NGN was recorded at 96,774 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,628 miles a year.
Has LB12 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NGN has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 NGN 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 NGN find?
LB12 NGN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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