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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LE05 DOWMOT history

LE05 DOW is a yellow diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LE05 DOW yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,041 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 DOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 DOW was last recorded at 138,041 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 8,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,482 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,559 miles
Average per year
9,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,041 miles
  • 2025 – 129,482 miles
  • 2024 – 123,637 miles
  • 2023 – 117,554 miles
  • 2021 – 96,685 miles
  • 2020 – 78,239 miles
  • 2019 – 49,850 miles
  • 2018 – 46,144 miles
  • 2017 – 42,475 miles
  • 2016 – 38,756 miles
  • 2015 – 32,870 miles
  • 2014 – 27,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,041 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s rear heatshield loose
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,041 miles (+8,559)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,041 miles
    Test number
    595955644086
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear heatshield loose
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Pass129,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,482 miles
    Test number
    924032679288
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broke

  3. Fail129,482 miles (+5,845)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,482 miles
    Test number
    680616722451
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broke

  4. Pass123,637 miles (+6,083)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    294880806179
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass117,554 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    996458557668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,544 miles (+20,859)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,544 miles
    Test number
    207210985350
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    708839919770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,685 miles (+18,446)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    640168442294
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    626753820780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

  10. Fail78,239 miles (+28,389)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    932014318780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

  11. Pass49,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    652393732525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,850 miles (+3,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    999715776035
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    885282927717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,144 miles (+3,669)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    137661689498
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  15. Pass42,475 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,475 miles
    Test number
    534394002213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,756 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    234774115592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,870 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    225419845419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,530 miles (+237)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    378130824219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall damaged

  19. Fail27,293 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,293 miles
    Test number
    968913514204
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Questions about LE05 DOW

Does LE05 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 DOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 DOW?
The MOT on LE05 DOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 DOW done?
LE05 DOW was recorded at 138,041 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,172 miles a year.
Has LE05 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 DOW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 DOW 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 LE05 DOW find?
LE05 DOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; o/s rear heatshield loose; slight oil leak.

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