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Citroën DS3

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y23 AARMOT history

Y23 AAR is a blue petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

Y23 AAR blue Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
105,123 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 AAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 AAR was last recorded at 105,123 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,121 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,123 miles
  • 2024 – 96,560 miles
  • 2023 – 88,336 miles
  • 2022 – 80,422 miles
  • 2021 – 73,485 miles
  • 2020 – 62,138 miles
  • 2019 – 49,079 miles
  • 2018 – 43,634 miles
  • 2017 – 40,616 miles
  • 2016 – 37,734 miles
  • 2015 – 35,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,123 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,123 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    969152530918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,121 miles (+8,561)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,121 miles
    Test number
    774840598637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb needs swapping round (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass96,560 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    537915871208
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail96,559 miles (+8,223)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    477442412652
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,336 miles (+7,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    533883394242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,422 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    891744848834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,419 miles (+6,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    505133505618
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass73,485 miles (+11,347)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,485 miles
    Test number
    418659461909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    577205806231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,138 miles (+13,059)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    585420810551
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both front and central exhaust mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass49,079 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,079 miles
    Test number
    771453902750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,553 miles (+3,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    935976651766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass43,634 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    914864992211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,616 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    595675338586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    731157880387
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket poor condition
  16. Fail37,734 miles (+2,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    634250032339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket poor condition
  17. Pass35,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,197 miles
    Test number
    546765915048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 AAR

Does Y23 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 AAR expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 AAR?
The MOT on Y23 AAR expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 AAR done?
Y23 AAR was recorded at 105,123 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
Has Y23 AAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 AAR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 AAR 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 Y23 AAR find?
Y23 AAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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