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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

P16 RLJMOT history

P16 RLJ is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

P16 RLJ red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,215 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P16 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P16 RLJ was last recorded at 134,215 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 10,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,047 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,168 miles
Average per year
9,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,215 miles
  • 2025 – 124,047 miles
  • 2024 – 112,114 miles
  • 2023 – 97,789 miles
  • 2022 – 84,877 miles
  • 2021 – 74,584 miles
  • 2020 – 66,156 miles
  • 2019 – 58,693 miles
  • 2018 – 52,643 miles
  • 2017 – 43,596 miles
  • 2016 – 38,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,215 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    146126394822
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail134,215 miles (+10,168)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    256167840216
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass124,047 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    314800085450
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,047 miles (+11,933)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    272373322814
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,114 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    759860868317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail112,114 miles (+14,325)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    602896733846
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass97,789 miles (+12,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    352235549491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,877 miles (+10,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    866106963739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,584 miles (+8,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    917416571140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    407225051916
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail66,156 miles (+7,463)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    732436765672
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,693 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    644914082260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,643 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    948335185888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,596 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    580032974853
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass38,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    457856018277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P16 RLJ

Does P16 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P16 RLJ is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P16 RLJ?
The MOT on P16 RLJ is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P16 RLJ done?
P16 RLJ was recorded at 134,215 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
Has P16 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P16 RLJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P16 RLJ 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 P16 RLJ find?
P16 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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