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Citroën DS3

Red and Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 XVFMOT history

LM61 XVF is a red and black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 17 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM61 XVF red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,702 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 XVF was last recorded at 79,702 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,362 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,340 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,702 miles
  • 2025 – 74,362 miles
  • 2024 – 69,348 miles
  • 2023 – 64,719 miles
  • 2022 – 56,440 miles
  • 2021 – 48,764 miles
  • 2020 – 42,215 miles
  • 2019 – 41,852 miles
  • 2018 – 39,375 miles
  • 2017 – 33,272 miles
  • 2016 – 31,480 miles
  • 2015 – 29,191 miles
  • 2014 – 24,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,702 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,702 miles (+5,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    446751411638
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,362 miles (+5,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    804458823440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    747821982949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,348 miles (+4,629)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    936764897485
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    687616056818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,719 miles (+8,279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    821848996944
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,440 miles
    Test number
    705264361486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,440 miles (+7,676)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,440 miles
    Test number
    195518789250
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass48,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,764 miles
    Test number
    719225267180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail48,764 miles (+6,549)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,764 miles
    Test number
    866956592329
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass42,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    370483527423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,215 miles (+363)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    172191915550
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mounting hanger corroded off and rear silencer strap corroded through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass41,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    288336042767
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail41,852 miles (+2,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    952417371128
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass39,375 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    768093037393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,362 miles (+6,090)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    920767451344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass33,272 miles (+1,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,272 miles
    Test number
    531187550081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,480 miles
    Test number
    684060713968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil level is low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount is broken

  19. Fail31,480 miles (+2,289)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,480 miles
    Test number
    299974850045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil level is low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount is broken

  20. Pass29,191 miles (+4,931)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    281486006324
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre is 65% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F and N/S/F brake pads are 60% worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe is insecure

  21. Pass24,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,260 miles
    Test number
    896582754354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,260 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,260 miles
    Test number
    476161754384
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM61 XVF

Does LM61 XVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 XVF is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XVF?
The MOT on LM61 XVF is valid until 4 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 XVF done?
LM61 XVF was recorded at 79,702 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has LM61 XVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XVF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 XVF 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 XVF find?
LM61 XVF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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