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Citroën DS3

Purple · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

S12 BLMMOT history

S12 BLM is a purple diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S12 BLM purple Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,228 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BLM was last recorded at 107,228 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,228 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,228 miles
  • 2025 – 103,579 miles
  • 2024 – 98,986 miles
  • 2023 – 92,362 miles
  • 2022 – 83,277 miles
  • 2021 – 73,396 miles
  • 2020 – 67,175 miles
  • 2019 – 60,772 miles
  • 2018 – 51,983 miles
  • 2017 – 44,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,228 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,228 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    644338859411
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail107,228 miles (+3,649)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    501374586153
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass103,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    869710972636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,579 miles (+4,593)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    250720239864
    • MajorExhaust system insecure middle section 2 hangers missing and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joint clicking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm cracked and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,986 miles (+6,624)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    613856159233
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,362 miles (+9,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    907307373023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,277 miles (+9,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    855851692757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,396 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    229543873964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,175 miles (+6,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    246079277697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    184897599275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail60,762 miles (+8,779)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    187882826950
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,983 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    398145547671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    475267834637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 BLM

Does S12 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BLM is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BLM?
The MOT on S12 BLM is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BLM done?
S12 BLM was recorded at 107,228 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has S12 BLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BLM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 BLM 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 S12 BLM find?
S12 BLM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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