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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC12 PDKMOT history

LC12 PDK is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LC12 PDK red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,503 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 PDK
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
9 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 PDK was last recorded at 116,503 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,461 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
8,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,503 miles
  • 2025 – 109,290 miles
  • 2024 – 102,054 miles
  • 2023 – 95,688 miles
  • 2022 – 87,695 miles
  • 2021 – 78,073 miles
  • 2020 – 66,536 miles
  • 2019 – 52,044 miles
  • 2018 – 43,871 miles
  • 2017 – 33,422 miles
  • 2016 – 25,670 miles
  • 2015 – 16,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,503 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,503 miles
    Test number
    824361774716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,461 miles (+7,171)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    442555011092
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass109,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    926282477924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryO/side sill; trim insecure

  4. Fail109,289 miles (+7,235)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,289 miles
    Test number
    408169850539
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryO/side sill; trim insecure

  5. Pass102,054 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    901732373799
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,054 miles (+6,366)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    117550134124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,688 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,688 miles
    Test number
    378018125867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,679 miles (+7,984)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    811600991117
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    133376103001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,695 miles (+9,622)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    464174725297
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar has moved across hitting on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round
    • 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))

  11. Pass78,073 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    770086694625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    985560346257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,536 miles (+14,492)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    820084224574
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass52,044 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    513312186710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,928 miles (+8,057)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    135341011016
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass43,871 miles (+10,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    909661553110
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass33,422 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    509893068602
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very badly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo spare or inflation kit in car

  18. Fail33,422 miles (+7,752)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    218687008673
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very badly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo spare or inflation kit in car

  19. Pass25,670 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    848045966389
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & undertray
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs groved inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted and lipped around the edge (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail25,575 miles (+9,274)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    213841625543
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & undertray
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs groved inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted and lipped around the edge (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass16,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,301 miles
    Test number
    837564205118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC12 PDK

Does LC12 PDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 PDK is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 PDK?
The MOT on LC12 PDK is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 PDK done?
LC12 PDK was recorded at 116,503 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,997 miles a year.
Has LC12 PDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 PDK has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 PDK 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 PDK find?
LC12 PDK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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