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Citroën DS3

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,560 cc

V6 MBKMOT history

V6 MBK is a red petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

V6 MBK red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
60,449 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MBK was last recorded at 60,449 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,448 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,449 miles
  • 2024 – 58,483 miles
  • 2023 – 56,378 miles
  • 2022 – 54,325 miles
  • 2021 – 54,287 miles
  • 2019 – 49,589 miles
  • 2018 – 45,750 miles
  • 2017 – 38,794 miles
  • 2016 – 35,261 miles
  • 2015 – 31,754 miles
  • 2014 – 28,510 miles
  • 2013 – 23,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ns and Os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,449 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    568025769507
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail60,448 miles (+1,965)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    398825829820
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,483 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,483 miles
    Test number
    747118948362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ns and Os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail58,473 miles (+2,095)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    397692117081
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ns and Os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass56,378 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    852748846602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail56,349 miles (+2,024)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,349 miles
    Test number
    669665620323
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass54,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    739303970287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail54,325 miles (+38)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    566525487558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,287 miles (+4,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    985636134155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Pass49,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    126267970064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail49,589 miles (+3,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    827739865533
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass45,750 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    193597759595
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Fail45,474 miles (+6,680)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,474 miles
    Test number
    535240477403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure at back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass38,794 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,794 miles
    Test number
    270054375115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail38,792 miles (+3,531)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    397275962170
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass35,261 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    978302625646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,754 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    594647235520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    919718564251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail28,504 miles (+5,181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,504 miles
    Test number
    329058564297
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass23,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    897562783247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,323 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    219332383239
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broke system still supported

Questions about V6 MBK

Does V6 MBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 MBK expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 MBK?
The MOT on V6 MBK expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 MBK done?
V6 MBK was recorded at 60,449 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has V6 MBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MBK has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 MBK 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 V6 MBK find?
V6 MBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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