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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S4 GAYMOT history

S4 GAY is a yellow petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

S4 GAY yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,348 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 GAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 GAY was last recorded at 81,348 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,348 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,348 miles
  • 2024 – 76,206 miles
  • 2023 – 74,258 miles
  • 2021 – 67,383 miles
  • 2019 – 64,346 miles
  • 2018 – 60,267 miles
  • 2017 – 56,314 miles
  • 2016 – 46,590 miles
  • 2015 – 35,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    428420694964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail81,348 miles (+5,142)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    354643863875
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cant be opened without causing damage (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,206 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    689906489944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail76,206 miles (+1,948)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    438802086308
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass74,258 miles (+322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    963593317415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail73,936 miles (+6,553)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    752360096882
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ( ATTENTION ) (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass67,383 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    800494964389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass64,346 miles (+4,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    367196548571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    756650548776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,267 miles (+3,953)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    663844384532
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass56,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    655297129158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,314 miles (+9,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    974439018986
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass46,590 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    896781882193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,223 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    244504026937
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail42,222 miles (+6,806)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    561764208289
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass35,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    367607655065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 GAY

Does S4 GAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 GAY expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 GAY?
The MOT on S4 GAY expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 GAY done?
S4 GAY was recorded at 81,348 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has S4 GAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 GAY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 GAY 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 S4 GAY find?
S4 GAY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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