
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass105,123 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,123 miles
- Test number
- 969152530918
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass80,422 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 891744848834
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass73,485 miles (+11,347)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,485 miles
- Test number
- 418659461909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,138 miles
- Test number
- 577205806231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass49,079 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 49,079 miles
- Test number
- 771453902750
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass43,634 miles (+3,018)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 43,634 miles
- Test number
- 914864992211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,616 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 40,616 miles
- Test number
- 595675338586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,734 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,734 miles
- Test number
- 731157880387
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket poor condition
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
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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