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Citroën DS3

Purple · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

T5 LAVMOT history

T5 LAV is a purple diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
42,534 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LAV
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 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LAV was last recorded at 42,534 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,823 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,711 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,534 miles
  • 2025 – 40,823 miles
  • 2024 – 38,377 miles
  • 2023 – 35,549 miles
  • 2022 – 31,421 miles
  • 2021 – 31,181 miles
  • 2019 – 29,791 miles
  • 2018 – 28,004 miles
  • 2017 – 17,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    379104107657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,534 miles (+1,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    293085645297
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,823 miles (+2,446)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    835841392236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass38,377 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    311659547821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail38,377 miles (+2,828)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    286602881919
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle was empty, topped up
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass35,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    740487232766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,549 miles (+4,128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    396857296346
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass31,421 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    830909110166
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass31,181 miles (+1,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    231438959521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass29,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    994402057055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,790 miles (+1,786)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    927149776745
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass28,004 miles (+10,397)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    291587961761
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass17,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,607 miles
    Test number
    373229108362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T5 LAV

Does T5 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LAV is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LAV?
The MOT on T5 LAV is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LAV done?
T5 LAV was recorded at 42,534 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has T5 LAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LAV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LAV 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 T5 LAV find?
T5 LAV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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