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Citroën DS3

Blue and Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LU02 BUTMOT history

LU02 BUT is a blue and black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LU02 BUT blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,258 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 BUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 BUT was last recorded at 115,258 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,135 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
8,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,258 miles
  • 2025 – 102,524 miles
  • 2024 – 86,200 miles
  • 2023 – 67,709 miles
  • 2022 – 57,149 miles
  • 2021 – 50,577 miles
  • 2020 – 47,197 miles
  • 2019 – 42,755 miles
  • 2018 – 35,599 miles
  • 2017 – 31,144 miles
  • 2016 – 25,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,258 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear out of shapeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,258 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,258 miles
    Test number
    470920787248
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

  2. Fail115,135 miles (+12,611)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    732736415952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

  3. Pass102,524 miles (+16,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    248181289308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    466373129964
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  5. Fail86,200 miles (+18,491)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    651930871442
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear offside tyre splitting on inner sidewall and close to wear markers

  6. Pass67,709 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    104822960932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,149 miles (+6,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    747752440503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,577 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,577 miles
    Test number
    714857707253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,197 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    254261156914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,755 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    173872313881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,599 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    281483885388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,144 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    536516094313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,104 miles
    Test number
    589128459827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU02 BUT

Does LU02 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU02 BUT is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU02 BUT?
The MOT on LU02 BUT is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU02 BUT done?
LU02 BUT was recorded at 115,258 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 8,958 miles a year.
Has LU02 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 BUT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU02 BUT 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 LU02 BUT find?
LU02 BUT passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; play in steering rack inner joint(s); suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, and 1 more.

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