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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Petrol · 2015 · 1,200 cc

S40 YHCMOT history

S40 YHC is a yellow petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 23 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S40 YHC yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,257 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YHC was last recorded at 113,257 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 14,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,136 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14,121 miles
Average per year
9,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,257 miles
  • 2024 – 99,136 miles
  • 2023 – 88,986 miles
  • 2022 – 82,026 miles
  • 2021 – 69,748 miles
  • 2020 – 61,385 miles
  • 2019 – 47,243 miles
  • 2018 – 34,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,257 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    431979322127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,257 miles (+14,121)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    384518636792
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,136 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    850214680002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut........ (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,111 miles (+10,125)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    991133560133
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure hangers broken........ (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut........ (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass88,986 miles (+6,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    477917825880
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    888751560806
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail82,026 miles (+12,278)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    442204624459
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,748 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    225051018158
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail69,748 miles (+8,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    328717520708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,385 miles (+14,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    956232673889
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    181515341605
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Fail47,243 miles (+12,729)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    471484094807
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass34,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    180642242193
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about S40 YHC

Does S40 YHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 YHC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 YHC?
The MOT on S40 YHC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 YHC done?
S40 YHC was recorded at 113,257 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 9,993 miles a year.
Has S40 YHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YHC has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 YHC 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 S40 YHC find?
S40 YHC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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