Citroën DS3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LC12 LUWMOT history
LC12 LUW is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 138,971 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 LUW
- 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
- 4 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 LUW was last recorded at 138,971 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 15,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,846 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,125 miles
- Average per year
- 10,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,971 miles
- 2024 – 123,846 miles
- 2023 – 117,664 miles
- 2022 – 109,459 miles
- 2021 – 92,733 miles
- 2020 – 79,208 miles
- 2019 – 70,024 miles
- 2018 – 59,650 miles
- 2017 – 48,337 miles
- 2016 – 35,793 miles
- 2015 – 22,764 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,971 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,971 miles (+15,125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 138,971 miles
- Test number
- 648859622763
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,846 miles (+6,182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 795971546252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,664 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 117,664 miles
- Test number
- 280755939251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,656 miles (+8,197)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,656 miles
- Test number
- 899818598634
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,459 miles (+16,726)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 109,459 miles
- Test number
- 948977379342
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,733 miles (+13,525)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,733 miles
- Test number
- 929648137447
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump damaged
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All mountings corroded one broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inside edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,208 miles
- Test number
- 135485543439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,204 miles (+9,180)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,204 miles
- Test number
- 802954821269
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass70,024 miles (+10,374)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,024 miles
- Test number
- 839002699503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,650 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,650 miles
- Test number
- 577368819840
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,610 miles (+11,273)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,610 miles
- Test number
- 955890120621
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,337 miles (+12,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,337 miles
- Test number
- 885496093000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearingh (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight out of shape
Pass35,793 miles (+13,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 35,793 miles
- Test number
- 592897225265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket's broken x2
Fail22,764 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,764 miles
- Test number
- 946671625105
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass22,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 22,764 miles
- Test number
- 987011525114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC12 LUW
- Does LC12 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LUW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 LUW?
- The MOT on LC12 LUW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 LUW done?
- LC12 LUW was recorded at 138,971 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 10,993 miles a year.
- Has LC12 LUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 LUW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC12 LUW 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 LC12 LUW find?
- LC12 LUW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective all mounting corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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