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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LB13 NVVMOT history

LB13 NVV is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 164,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
164,303 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 NVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 NVV was last recorded at 164,303 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2016: 31,629 miles, lower than 31,678 miles on 18 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,276 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
14,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,303 miles
  • 2024 – 147,236 miles
  • 2023 – 130,067 miles
  • 2022 – 116,112 miles
  • 2021 – 107,487 miles
  • 2020 – 94,918 miles
  • 2019 – 85,336 miles
  • 2018 – 57,768 miles
  • 2017 – 41,598 miles
  • 2016 – 31,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,303 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear discs heavily corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,303 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    164,303 miles
    Test number
    570488610348
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,276 miles (+17,040)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,276 miles
    Test number
    252513296375
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure Snapped (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,236 miles
    Test number
    130795744695
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,236 miles (+17,169)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,236 miles
    Test number
    618207697392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,067 miles
    Test number
    197721541054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,067 miles (+13,955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,067 miles
    Test number
    437977682188
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  7. Pass116,112 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,112 miles
    Test number
    879379637520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail116,106 miles (+8,619)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    303671639280
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass107,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    791750092266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,487 miles (+12,569)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    308435753714
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,918 miles (+9,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,918 miles
    Test number
    998982881031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass85,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    719208759165
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail85,336 miles (+27,568)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    947557886397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass57,768 miles (+16,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    288051084211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,598 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    669403931887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,629 miles (-49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,629 miles
    Test number
    479493886831
    • AdvisoryRear discs heavily corroded and pitted

  17. Fail31,678 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    573470945400
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Backbox bracket (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear discs heavily corroded and pitted

Questions about LB13 NVV

Does LB13 NVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB13 NVV expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB13 NVV?
The MOT on LB13 NVV expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB13 NVV done?
LB13 NVV was recorded at 164,303 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 14,521 miles a year.
Has LB13 NVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 NVV has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 NVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB13 NVV find?
LB13 NVV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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