Citroën logo

Citroën DS3

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LP62 BTEMOT history

LP62 BTE is a black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LP62 BTE black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,423 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LP62 BTE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LP62 BTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP62 BTE was last recorded at 103,423 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 17,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2019: 40,572 miles, lower than 53,866 miles on 19 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,124 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,299 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,423 miles
  • 2024 – 86,124 miles
  • 2023 – 77,613 miles
  • 2022 – 70,627 miles
  • 2021 – 59,345 miles
  • 2020 – 49,075 miles
  • 2019 – 40,573 miles
  • 2018 – 53,866 miles
  • 2017 – 45,454 miles
  • 2016 – 35,734 miles
  • 2015 – 12,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,423 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pivot bushes breaking up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective @ Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,423 miles (+17,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    921074041222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass86,124 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    894362756387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pivot bushes breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,117 miles (+8,504)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    579977447162
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pivot bushes breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    379560703699
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle missing. (3.1 (c))

  5. Fail77,613 miles (+6,986)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    124786860693
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle missing. (3.1 (c))

  6. Pass70,627 miles (+11,282)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    122715783837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,345 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    194284901778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,334 miles (+10,259)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    415326786769
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass49,075 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    492480940736
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail49,009 miles (+8,436)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,009 miles
    Test number
    751797599359
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,573 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    493615865920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail40,572 miles (-13,294)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,572 miles
    Test number
    439301033994
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    730067943047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail53,866 miles (+8,412)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    114699763747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass45,454 miles (+9,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,454 miles
    Test number
    668522229583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mount corroded/broken

  16. Pass35,734 miles (+23,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    761511250068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded/broken

  17. Pass12,622 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,622 miles
    Test number
    921434148002
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box front mount bracket broken

  18. Fail12,621 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,621 miles
    Test number
    453203043086
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box front mount bracket broken

Questions about LP62 BTE

Does LP62 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP62 BTE is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP62 BTE?
The MOT on LP62 BTE is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP62 BTE done?
LP62 BTE was recorded at 103,423 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has LP62 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP62 BTE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP62 BTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP62 BTE find?
LP62 BTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box.

Related registrations

Browse all LP62B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.