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Citroën DS3

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y40 PAFMOT history

Y40 PAF is a bronze diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

Y40 PAF bronze Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
136,837 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 PAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 PAF was last recorded at 136,837 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 3,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,371 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,466 miles
Average per year
9,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,837 miles
  • 2024 – 133,371 miles
  • 2023 – 122,981 miles
  • 2022 – 110,831 miles
  • 2021 – 97,631 miles
  • 2019 – 81,814 miles
  • 2018 – 71,072 miles
  • 2017 – 60,400 miles
  • 2016 – 49,809 miles
  • 2015 – 42,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror is slightly loose but still is secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat carrier was in seat so wasn't able to test seat belt security
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,837 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    912430612695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror is slightly loose but still is secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat carrier was in seat so wasn't able to test seat belt security
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass133,371 miles (+10,390)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    942687904603
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,981 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    343518037484
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slight bind rear brakes (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  4. Fail122,981 miles (+12,150)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    250810451488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources slight bind rear brakes (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  5. Pass110,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    573226674064
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,831 miles (+13,200)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    596031315412
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    717619049008
    • AdvisoryExhaust hinges corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  8. Fail97,631 miles (+15,817)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    281340740010
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hinges corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  9. Pass81,814 miles (+10,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    477853503905
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

  10. Pass71,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    574016859977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail71,072 miles (+10,672)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    115197613383
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass60,400 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    613095222983
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryWiper blades will need replacing shortly

  13. Pass49,809 miles (+7,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    507219426824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewalls

  14. Fail42,433 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    589900725179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs rusty on inner surface

  15. Pass42,433 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    977500325192
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs rusty on inner surface

Questions about Y40 PAF

Does Y40 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 PAF expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 PAF?
The MOT on Y40 PAF expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 PAF done?
Y40 PAF was recorded at 136,837 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 9,702 miles a year.
Has Y40 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 PAF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 PAF 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 Y40 PAF find?
Y40 PAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wing mirror is slightly loose but still is secure; nearside rear child seat carrier was in seat so wasn't able to test seat belt security; various underside corrosion.

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