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Citroën DS3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 YJLMOT history

LC61 YJL is a black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

LC61 YJL black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,886 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YJL was last recorded at 43,886 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,505 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,886 miles
  • 2025 – 43,505 miles
  • 2024 – 43,141 miles
  • 2023 – 42,496 miles
  • 2022 – 36,333 miles
  • 2021 – 32,952 miles
  • 2019 – 29,672 miles
  • 2018 – 24,347 miles
  • 2017 – 19,445 miles
  • 2016 – 13,672 miles
  • 2015 – 8,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,886 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Slight blow at exhaust front joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s wiper blade poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,886 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    441469036652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    915469888147
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail43,505 miles (+364)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    594154262013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,141 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    969004951667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,127 miles (+631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    278896739511
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass42,496 miles (+6,163)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    239272110252
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn front pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,333 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,333 miles
    Test number
    554044525026
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow front and rear exhaust joints

  8. Fail36,333 miles (+3,381)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,333 miles
    Test number
    193198767395
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow front and rear exhaust joints

  9. Pass32,952 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,952 miles
    Test number
    748912406089
    • AdvisorySlight blow at exhaust front joint

  10. Fail32,951 miles (+3,279)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    273351595226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight blow at exhaust front joint

  11. Pass29,672 miles (+5,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    513037899964
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn off side rear quite bad

  12. Pass24,347 miles (+4,902)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    124213902475
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust section corroded and mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade poor

  13. Pass19,445 miles (+5,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,445 miles
    Test number
    920280882647
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped pads ok
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade poor
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn pads ok
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket starting to corrode

  14. Pass13,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    13,672 miles
    Test number
    808106799925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

  15. Fail13,670 miles (+5,451)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,670 miles
    Test number
    389739718021
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

  16. Pass8,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,219 miles
    Test number
    489819015120
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked on outter sidewall

  17. Fail8,219 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,219 miles
    Test number
    255169515179
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked on outter sidewall

Questions about LC61 YJL

Does LC61 YJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YJL is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YJL?
The MOT on LC61 YJL is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 YJL done?
LC61 YJL was recorded at 43,886 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has LC61 YJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YJL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 YJL 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 YJL find?
LC61 YJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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