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Citroën DS3

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

S12 LVBMOT history

S12 LVB is a red diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S12 LVB red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,228 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LVB was last recorded at 88,228 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,400 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,828 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,228 miles
  • 2025 – 85,400 miles
  • 2024 – 82,377 miles
  • 2023 – 77,018 miles
  • 2021 – 70,323 miles
  • 2019 – 64,756 miles
  • 2018 – 59,077 miles
  • 2017 – 54,466 miles
  • 2016 – 50,597 miles
  • 2015 – 48,884 miles
  • 2014 – 43,216 miles
  • 2013 – 38,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/top mount housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,228 miles (+2,828)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    144419800197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/top mount housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass85,400 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    371688350816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    362178371444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,368 miles (+5,350)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    791557717133
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    768210153234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened urgent replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail77,007 miles (+6,684)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    694715805209
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened urgent replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,323 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    564365248096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,529 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    510416520479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,526 miles (+3,770)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    587089577572
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass64,756 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    303553860267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,077 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    768991283399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,466 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    616455794841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,597 miles (+1,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    102263325987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass48,884 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    936309105217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,216 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    239621184145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    559470113234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LVB

Does S12 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LVB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LVB?
The MOT on S12 LVB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LVB done?
S12 LVB was recorded at 88,228 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has S12 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LVB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 LVB 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 LVB find?
S12 LVB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/top mount housing, and 2 more.

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