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Citroën DS3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 DBOMOT history

LM61 DBO is a blue diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LM61 DBO blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,705 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DBO
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DBO was last recorded at 108,705 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,991 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
6,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,705 miles
  • 2025 – 90,865 miles
  • 2024 – 87,725 miles
  • 2023 – 82,766 miles
  • 2022 – 78,008 miles
  • 2021 – 72,502 miles
  • 2020 – 67,560 miles
  • 2019 – 62,267 miles
  • 2018 – 56,167 miles
  • 2017 – 49,502 miles
  • 2016 – 41,982 miles
  • 2015 – 35,662 miles
  • 2014 – 31,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,705 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (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 Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,705 miles (+714)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,705 miles
    Test number
    692439524381
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,991 miles (+17,126)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    796883614574
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,865 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    600899335304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,725 miles (+4,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    762058891291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,766 miles (+4,758)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    501354726302
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,008 miles (+5,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    871477680729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  7. Pass72,502 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,502 miles
    Test number
    185318201942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,498 miles (+4,938)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    907469890743
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    788038053178
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

  10. Fail67,560 miles (+5,293)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    146273920556
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

  11. Pass62,267 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    804723482352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,167 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    906866553789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,502 miles (+7,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    593593424138
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mount corroded off
    • AdvisoryRea brake pads low close to minimum

  14. Pass41,982 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    491653364870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight out of shape, on legal limit on inner edge

  15. Pass35,662 miles (+4,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    986532078691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass31,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    647216384252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DBO

Does LM61 DBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DBO?
The MOT on LM61 DBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DBO done?
LM61 DBO was recorded at 108,705 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,548 miles a year.
Has LM61 DBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DBO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DBO 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 DBO find?
LM61 DBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn, and 3 more.

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