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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

W5 SLJMOT history

W5 SLJ is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

W5 SLJ black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,240 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SLJ was last recorded at 159,240 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 6,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,313 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,927 miles
Average per year
9,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,240 miles
  • 2025 – 152,313 miles
  • 2024 – 142,574 miles
  • 2023 – 127,193 miles
  • 2022 – 120,507 miles
  • 2021 – 112,089 miles
  • 2020 – 106,602 miles
  • 2019 – 98,683 miles
  • 2018 – 89,076 miles
  • 2017 – 80,764 miles
  • 2016 – 67,761 miles
  • 2015 – 53,600 miles
  • 2014 – 42,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Daytime running lamp insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,240 miles (+6,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,240 miles
    Test number
    651532528159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass152,313 miles (+9,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,313 miles
    Test number
    716338825890
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,574 miles (+15,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    522299033041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,193 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,193 miles
    Test number
    257639625896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,129 miles (+6,622)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,129 miles
    Test number
    146043013453
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,507 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    443107506455
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp insecure

  7. Fail120,507 miles (+8,418)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    740938199626
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp insecure

  8. Pass112,089 miles (+5,487)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,089 miles
    Test number
    883270664190
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    864274424148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,602 miles (+7,919)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    970158673444
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    923698960680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,683 miles (+9,607)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    605139926962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,076 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    135669056021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,764 miles (+13,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    427145387425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    807284955248
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail67,758 miles (+14,158)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    319181233694
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi bracket
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass53,600 miles (+10,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    210052439787
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUbcc
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass42,761 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    139512734395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail42,761 miles2 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    557542934390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W5 SLJ

Does W5 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SLJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 SLJ?
The MOT on W5 SLJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SLJ done?
W5 SLJ was recorded at 159,240 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
Has W5 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SLJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 SLJ 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 W5 SLJ find?
W5 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; undertrays fitted.

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