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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 BKUMOT history

LB61 BKU is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
117,061 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BKU was last recorded at 117,061 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 9,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,854 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,207 miles
Average per year
9,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,061 miles
  • 2023 – 107,854 miles
  • 2022 – 99,491 miles
  • 2021 – 94,146 miles
  • 2020 – 87,021 miles
  • 2019 – 74,059 miles
  • 2018 – 63,083 miles
  • 2017 – 50,296 miles
  • 2016 – 39,394 miles
  • 2015 – 28,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,061 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    863278033161
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,057 miles (+9,203)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,057 miles
    Test number
    134969306182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,854 miles
    Test number
    849221766908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,853 miles (+8,362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    559384371319
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,491 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,491 miles
    Test number
    265952222634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,489 miles (+64)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,489 miles
    Test number
    568377674768
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass99,425 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,425 miles
    Test number
    563318043311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,424 miles (+5,278)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    151908191139
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    375486243121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.

  10. Fail94,146 miles (+7,125)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    455939402249
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.

  11. Pass87,021 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    186088604287
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail86,982 miles (+12,923)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    528836745945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off, (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 pin or bush excessively worn Large rear bush separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTop up coolant,

  13. Pass74,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    632086145755
    • AdvisoryService lamp on.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion,

  14. Fail74,059 miles (+10,976)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    134372686181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService lamp on.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion,

  15. Pass63,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    649792012013
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked poor condition. (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail63,083 miles (+12,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    294070705897
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked poor condition. (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,296 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    237038980325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately not clipped in bracket, (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body damage to front wing/bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poor beam image on dip,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks to have been getting hot, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust bracket not attatched to exhaust pipe,system not insecure,
    • AdvisoryCambelt history,

  18. Fail50,296 miles (+10,902)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    996959458969
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately not clipped in bracket, (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body damage to front wing/bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poor beam image on dip,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks to have been getting hot, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust bracket not attatched to exhaust pipe,system not insecure,
    • AdvisoryCambelt history,

  19. Pass39,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    757243295178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,394 miles (+10,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    209154396777
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    739916915039
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges ,

Questions about LB61 BKU

Does LB61 BKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 BKU expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BKU?
The MOT on LB61 BKU expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 BKU done?
LB61 BKU was recorded at 117,061 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 9,615 miles a year.
Has LB61 BKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BKU has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 BKU 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 LB61 BKU find?
LB61 BKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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