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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP12 ALUMOT history

LP12 ALU is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LP12 ALU red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,718 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ALU was last recorded at 129,718 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,195 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,523 miles
Average per year
8,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,718 miles
  • 2025 – 126,195 miles
  • 2024 – 114,421 miles
  • 2023 – 103,049 miles
  • 2022 – 89,820 miles
  • 2021 – 76,848 miles
  • 2020 – 68,927 miles
  • 2019 – 65,748 miles
  • 2018 – 59,565 miles
  • 2017 – 53,062 miles
  • 2016 – 49,393 miles
  • 2015 – 40,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,718 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inneredge (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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,718 miles (+3,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,718 miles
    Test number
    838265058939
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,195 miles (+11,774)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,195 miles
    Test number
    998521136909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,421 miles (+11,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    467376227950
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass103,049 miles (+13,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    445995886042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass89,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    571660634585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail89,820 miles (+12,972)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    625924630988
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass76,848 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    889551668895
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail76,848 miles (+7,921)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    437470843008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass68,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    552172702146
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box bracket corroded

  10. Fail68,927 miles (+3,179)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    575983235430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box bracket corroded

  11. Pass65,748 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    442367528069
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail65,748 miles (+6,183)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    640133315491
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,565 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    604391605925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    282157824384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,062 miles (+3,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    857163240307
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass49,393 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    603110973789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,248 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    545277745123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,056 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    627941525104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo smoke from exhaust

Questions about LP12 ALU

Does LP12 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ALU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ALU?
The MOT on LP12 ALU is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ALU done?
LP12 ALU was recorded at 129,718 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,013 miles a year.
Has LP12 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ALU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LP12 ALU 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 LP12 ALU find?
LP12 ALU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inneredge.

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