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Citroën DS3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 TCJMOT history

LG13 TCJ is a blue petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LG13 TCJ blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,783 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 TCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 TCJ was last recorded at 77,783 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,615 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
5,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,783 miles
  • 2025 – 72,621 miles
  • 2024 – 69,790 miles
  • 2023 – 66,027 miles
  • 2022 – 61,129 miles
  • 2021 – 57,292 miles
  • 2020 – 55,638 miles
  • 2019 – 48,587 miles
  • 2018 – 41,511 miles
  • 2017 – 32,339 miles
  • 2016 – 24,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front tyres perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear box exhaust bracket broken but system still supported ok.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,783 miles (+168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    434269587950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,615 miles (+4,994)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,615 miles
    Test number
    993786808262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    387406065919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail72,621 miles (+2,831)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    912982340460
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass69,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    721569199953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,790 miles (+3,763)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    635300300303
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass66,027 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    678457998511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    905837734064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,129 miles (+3,837)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    473659450092
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,292 miles (+1,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    241611031641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass55,638 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    217654118162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,587 miles (+7,076)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    341263293463
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit, advise replacing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass41,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    370334369668
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear box exhaust bracket broken but system still supported ok.
  14. Fail41,511 miles (+9,172)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    510752708678
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear box exhaust bracket broken but system still supported ok.
  15. Pass32,339 miles (+8,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    845421447850
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish.
  16. Pass24,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    736093726847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 TCJ

Does LG13 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 TCJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 TCJ?
The MOT on LG13 TCJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 TCJ done?
LG13 TCJ was recorded at 77,783 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,360 miles a year.
Has LG13 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 TCJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 TCJ 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 LG13 TCJ find?
LG13 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge, and 1 more.

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