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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

M88 DXYMOT history

M88 DXY is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

M88 DXY white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,538 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DXY was last recorded at 91,538 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2019: 45,718 miles, lower than 46,592 miles on 29 Nov 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,441 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
6,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,538 miles
  • 2024 – 86,377 miles
  • 2023 – 79,245 miles
  • 2022 – 72,233 miles
  • 2021 – 66,306 miles
  • 2020 – 59,927 miles
  • 2019 – 54,718 miles
  • 2018 – 46,592 miles
  • 2017 – 39,833 miles
  • 2015 – 26,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,538 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,538 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    157172462179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,441 miles (+5,064)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,441 miles
    Test number
    747135366985
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass86,377 miles (+7,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    773398308293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,245 miles
    Test number
    209634223377
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail79,244 miles (+7,011)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    592759364680
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass72,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    216534037399
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail72,233 miles (+5,927)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    899364000834
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,306 miles (+6,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    103801765469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass59,927 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    699181409153
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail59,904 miles (+5,186)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    231725860206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass54,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    992640947442
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective pipe mounting broken from system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail45,718 miles (-874)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    724958542532
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective pipe mounting broken from system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass46,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    128751749602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,592 miles (+6,759)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    281882758625
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  15. Pass39,833 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    407404631676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,015 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    386897874585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    477658610699
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken off

Questions about M88 DXY

Does M88 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DXY is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M88 DXY?
The MOT on M88 DXY is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 DXY done?
M88 DXY was recorded at 91,538 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
Has M88 DXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DXY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M88 DXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M88 DXY find?
M88 DXY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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