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Citroën DS3

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LC61 XVLMOT history

LC61 XVL is a red petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LC61 XVL red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
99,487 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 XVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 XVL was last recorded at 99,487 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 17,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,095 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
17,392 miles
Average per year
8,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,487 miles
  • 2023 – 82,095 miles
  • 2022 – 72,672 miles
  • 2021 – 68,637 miles
  • 2019 – 54,359 miles
  • 2018 – 46,990 miles
  • 2017 – 36,481 miles
  • 2016 – 24,440 miles
  • 2015 – 18,712 miles
  • 2014 – 18,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front fog lamp inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front w/arch liner missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush contaminated with oil and going soft (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bad oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    622712480327
    • 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))
  2. Fail99,487 miles (+17,392)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    293024179076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
  3. Pass82,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    694231610705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front w/arch liner missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail82,095 miles (+9,423)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    592744579697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front w/arch liner missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,672 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    577154904453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass68,637 miles (+14,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,637 miles
    Test number
    998021147034
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass54,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,359 miles
    Test number
    911615751912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,359 miles (+7,369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,359 miles
    Test number
    124822892013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  9. Pass46,990 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    518401977411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush contaminated with oil and going soft (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded
  10. Fail46,906 miles (+10,425)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    305721663012
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern - possible bulb in wrong/insecure (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush contaminated with oil and going soft (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded
  11. Pass36,481 miles (+12,041)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,481 miles
    Test number
    628814579480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,440 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,440 miles
    Test number
    200830398423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,712 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,712 miles
    Test number
    255454695490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,030 miles
    Test number
    558984264380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 XVL

Does LC61 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 XVL expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 XVL?
The MOT on LC61 XVL expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 XVL done?
LC61 XVL was recorded at 99,487 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 8,065 miles a year.
Has LC61 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 XVL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 XVL 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 LC61 XVL find?
LC61 XVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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