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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y23 ELJMOT history

Y23 ELJ is a yellow petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

Y23 ELJ yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,943 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ELJ was last recorded at 66,943 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,775 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,168 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,943 miles
  • 2024 – 62,775 miles
  • 2023 – 60,686 miles
  • 2022 – 57,905 miles
  • 2021 – 54,561 miles
  • 2020 – 50,903 miles
  • 2019 – 46,346 miles
  • 2018 – 39,808 miles
  • 2017 – 30,450 miles
  • 2016 – 23,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,943 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    629908600871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,775 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    582325976285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass60,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    129110508258
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail60,686 miles (+2,781)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    865949184183
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    458074723642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,905 miles (+3,344)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    887689444013
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass54,561 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    238654311124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,903 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    814172444137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,346 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    791385451571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,808 miles (+9,358)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    762816742331
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to gain access to rear seats via drivers side.

  11. Pass30,450 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    902961710045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back rest can not be tilted forward to allow access to rear of vehicle

  12. Fail30,440 miles (+6,445)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,440 miles
    Test number
    163550788223
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back rest can not be tilted forward to allow access to rear of vehicle

  13. Pass23,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,995 miles
    Test number
    629870728218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 ELJ

Does Y23 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ELJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ELJ?
The MOT on Y23 ELJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ELJ done?
Y23 ELJ was recorded at 66,943 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has Y23 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ELJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
Y23 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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