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Citroën DS3

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V50 LFCMOT history

V50 LFC is a red petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 17 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V50 LFC red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
67,711 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 LFC was last recorded at 67,711 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,280 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,711 miles
  • 2025 – 66,280 miles
  • 2024 – 64,262 miles
  • 2023 – 62,452 miles
  • 2022 – 60,573 miles
  • 2021 – 58,418 miles
  • 2020 – 56,263 miles
  • 2019 – 53,697 miles
  • 2018 – 49,239 miles
  • 2017 – 43,826 miles
  • 2016 – 39,095 miles
  • 2015 – 33,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,711 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    792697313089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass66,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    412999765574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,280 miles (+2,018)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    244144935800
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,262 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    814241715124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass62,452 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    369671570934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass60,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    520777427715
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail60,573 miles (+2,155)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    866561012430
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass58,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    818327863633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,418 miles (+2,155)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    738943331614
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass56,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    969355630776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,263 miles (+2,566)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    592179023619
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass53,697 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    531514674749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    240040723107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,239 miles (+5,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    775881368094
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass43,826 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    880905095208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass39,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,095 miles
    Test number
    280282493835
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer tyre wall has bead damage
  17. Fail39,095 miles (+6,023)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,095 miles
    Test number
    268670030792
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has splits around circumference of inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer tyre wall has bead damage
  18. Pass33,072 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    518664375146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail33,070 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    409740265128
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V50 LFC

Does V50 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 LFC is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 LFC?
The MOT on V50 LFC is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 LFC done?
V50 LFC was recorded at 67,711 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has V50 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 LFC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 LFC 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 V50 LFC find?
V50 LFC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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