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LP61BSO
2012 CITROEN DS3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration LP61BSO
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model DS3
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 01 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 93,436 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S ( SIDEWALLS PERISHED ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S ( ON BRAKE FLEXI ) (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 93,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S ( SIDEWALLS PERISHED ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S ( ON BRAKE FLEXI ) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
30 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,432 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,647 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,920 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024 7 Jun 202626 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,178 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023 7 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,344 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022 7 Jun 202627 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,762 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021 7 Jun 202616 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- n/s/f tyre worn on edges
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- O/SF AIR BAG HOUSNG DAMAGED BUT SYSTEM DOES NOT INDICATE A FAULT N/S/F TURNED OFF
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,295 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,866 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres close to legal limit
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- all tyres close to legal limit
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,566 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust back box mount broken
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust back box mount broken
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,748 MI
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LP61BSO was registered on 2012-02-28
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