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Citroën DS3

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,199 cc

LB14 BUWMOT history

LB14 BUW is a white petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 17 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 58,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
58,877 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 BUW was last recorded at 58,877 miles on 13 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2025: 55,516 miles, lower than 72,600 miles on 15 May 2024.

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
58,877 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,877 miles
  • 2025 – 55,570 miles
  • 2024 – 72,600 miles
  • 2023 – 71,901 miles
  • 2022 – 64,688 miles
  • 2021 – 55,898 miles
  • 2020 – 50,333 miles
  • 2019 – 40,831 miles
  • 2018 – 33,671 miles
  • 2017 – 22,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,877 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Close to fail
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES close to fail (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight smoke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,877 miles
    Test number
    158895530653
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Close to fail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail58,877 miles (+3,307)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,877 miles
    Test number
    120759344751
    • DangerousFront Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,570 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,570 miles
    Test number
    593287242646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight smoke

  4. Fail55,547 miles (+31)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    209586678689
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight smoke

  5. Fail55,516 miles (-17,084)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    510405354283
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,600 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    851017835378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,901 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    814736244195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,688 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    520622814215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail64,681 miles (+8,783)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    908929730234
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,898 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    162580711744
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass50,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    118565883061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,333 miles (+9,502)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    954211919533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass40,831 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    938445673966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    638513842075
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low

  15. Fail33,670 miles (+10,832)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    688891623498
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low

  16. Pass22,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,838 miles
    Test number
    635423875384
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LB14 BUW

Does LB14 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 BUW is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 BUW?
The MOT on LB14 BUW is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 BUW done?
LB14 BUW was recorded at 58,877 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has LB14 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 BUW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 BUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB14 BUW find?
LB14 BUW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: gearbox mounting defective close to fail; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to fail.

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