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Citroën DS3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 AYVMOT history

LM61 AYV is a blue diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LM61 AYV blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,720 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 AYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 AYV was last recorded at 82,720 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 8,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,101 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,619 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,720 miles
  • 2024 – 74,101 miles
  • 2023 – 63,222 miles
  • 2022 – 58,407 miles
  • 2021 – 52,925 miles
  • 2020 – 43,847 miles
  • 2019 – 42,605 miles
  • 2018 – 40,546 miles
  • 2017 – 38,040 miles
  • 2016 – 33,829 miles
  • 2015 – 28,333 miles
  • 2014 – 24,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,720 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2054517 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside outer cv gater leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake mechanism stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,720 miles (+8,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    616589437078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass74,101 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    144381344741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail74,093 miles (+10,871)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    186219317325
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass63,222 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    358339438976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,460 miles (+4,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    586605874036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    951544720478
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gater leaking grease
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism stiff
  7. Fail58,407 miles (+5,482)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    291632984783
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gater leaking grease
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism stiff
  8. Pass52,925 miles (+9,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    383527273558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,847 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    854958793606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,605 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    853600134385
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  11. Pass40,546 miles (+2,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    898212410571
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly stepped on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))
  12. Pass38,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,040 miles
    Test number
    610861418281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,037 miles (+4,208)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    147115037069
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass33,829 miles (+5,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    808545111616
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has rust lip brake pads good (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lip on discs brake pads good (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass28,333 miles (+4,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    508753514200
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
  16. Pass24,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    737439624320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 AYV

Does LM61 AYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 AYV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 AYV?
The MOT on LM61 AYV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 AYV done?
LM61 AYV was recorded at 82,720 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has LM61 AYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 AYV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 AYV 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 LM61 AYV find?
LM61 AYV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2054517, and 1 more.

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