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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LR12 THUMOT history

LR12 THU is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LR12 THU white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,203 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 THU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 THU was last recorded at 114,203 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,978 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
6,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,203 miles
  • 2024 – 113,978 miles
  • 2023 – 111,879 miles
  • 2022 – 109,793 miles
  • 2021 – 96,555 miles
  • 2020 – 89,196 miles
  • 2019 – 85,383 miles
  • 2018 – 74,897 miles
  • 2017 – 65,522 miles
  • 2016 – 54,257 miles
  • 2015 – 43,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Joiner between middle and rear exhaust extremely fragile.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel arch broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,203 miles (+225)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    822826227375
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,978 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    964276627322
    • AdvisoryJoiner between middle and rear exhaust extremely fragile.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,977 miles (+2,098)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    419590177551
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryJoiner between middle and rear exhaust extremely fragile.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,879 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    349049316463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail111,877 miles (+2,084)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,877 miles
    Test number
    837093470377
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    746086237072
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail109,793 miles (+13,238)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    447842307423
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,555 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    581754838270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps very dim.

  9. Fail96,554 miles (+7,358)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,554 miles
    Test number
    693799252248
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps very dim.

  10. Pass89,196 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    474984294870
    • MinorOffside Daytime running lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever broken

  11. Fail89,196 miles (+3,813)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    174578549200
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Daytime running lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever broken

  12. Pass85,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    534530039156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo visual or metered emissions detected.

  13. Fail85,383 miles (+10,486)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    188330773035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo visual or metered emissions detected.

  14. Pass74,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    291885915222
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  15. Fail74,897 miles (+9,375)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    577172455940
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass65,522 miles (+11,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    971636758668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,257 miles (+11,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    220767915245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,225 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    198959915149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail43,225 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    986989215153
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 THU

Does LR12 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 THU is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 THU?
The MOT on LR12 THU is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 THU done?
LR12 THU was recorded at 114,203 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,772 miles a year.
Has LR12 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 THU has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 THU 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 LR12 THU find?
LR12 THU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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