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Citroën DS3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XJUMOT history

LS12 XJU is a black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 XJU black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,427 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XJU was last recorded at 56,427 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,545 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,882 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,427 miles
  • 2025 – 51,545 miles
  • 2024 – 49,398 miles
  • 2023 – 45,962 miles
  • 2022 – 42,085 miles
  • 2021 – 37,931 miles
  • 2020 – 36,487 miles
  • 2019 – 32,490 miles
  • 2018 – 27,846 miles
  • 2017 – 23,880 miles
  • 2016 – 20,051 miles
  • 2015 – 16,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,427 miles (+4,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    254080585607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass51,545 miles (+2,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,545 miles
    Test number
    658524429094
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator weep.
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger rubber. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,398 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    279358123639
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass45,962 miles (+3,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    653339346947
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre hanger corroded off (front) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass42,085 miles (+4,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    390481746196
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass37,931 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    171375880408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,487 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,487 miles
    Test number
    815623368860
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass32,490 miles (+4,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,490 miles
    Test number
    929987763718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass27,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,846 miles
    Test number
    210869344551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,846 miles (+3,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,846 miles
    Test number
    154383977957
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass23,880 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    997635543463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,051 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,051 miles
    Test number
    927985974848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    699764305173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XJU

Does LS12 XJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XJU is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XJU?
The MOT on LS12 XJU is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XJU done?
LS12 XJU was recorded at 56,427 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has LS12 XJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XJU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 XJU 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 LS12 XJU find?
LS12 XJU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn.; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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