# SL13SAM — CITROEN DS3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL13SAM is a Grey CITROEN DS3, Diesel (1560cc), first registered 2013-09-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL13SAM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SL13SAM |
| Make | CITROEN |
| Model | DS3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1560cc |
| First registered | 2013-09-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-01-28 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 58.82%
- Total defects recorded: 53

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 15:00:45 | PASSED | 130,374 MI | 2027-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2026-01-21 14:32:32 | FAILED | 130,374 MI | — |
| 2025-01-24 14:05:38 | PASSED | 124,852 MI | 2026-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2025-01-18 09:55:40 | FAILED | 124,837 MI | — |
| 2024-01-27 13:51:32 | PASSED | 121,242 MI | 2025-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2024-01-27 11:23:36 | FAILED | 121,242 MI | — |
| 2023-01-28 11:52:16 | PASSED | 111,401 MI | 2024-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2023-01-28 09:36:53 | FAILED | 111,399 MI | — |
| 2022-01-29 11:54:07 | PASSED | 102,155 MI | 2023-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-29 09:35:32 | FAILED | 102,155 MI | — |
| 2021-01-27 11:04:56 | PASSED | 93,431 MI | 2022-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2021-01-23 11:06:01 | FAILED | 93,390 MI | — |
| 2019-07-24 12:07:50 | PASSED | 80,834 MI | 2021-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-17 14:06:43 | PASSED | 73,201 MI | 2019-07-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-26 15:48:45 | PASSED | 65,911 MI | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-25 15:49:18 | FAILED | 65,911 MI | — |
| 2016-12-01 15:34:12 | PASSED | 56,713 MI | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-01-21 15:00:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2026-01-21 14:32:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2025-01-24 14:05:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2025-01-18 09:55:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2024-01-27 13:51:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2024-01-27 11:23:36 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2023-01-28 11:52:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2023-01-28 09:36:53 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment INSECURELY ATTACHED (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2022-01-29 11:54:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive n/s final drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2022-01-29 09:35:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive n/s final drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2021-01-27 11:04:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: 1x rear exhaust mounting snapped

**2021-01-23 11:06:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: 1x rear exhaust mounting snapped
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-07-25 15:49:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT AND REAR (7.1.1)
- FAIL: rear brake excessively fluctuating NS AND OS (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2016-12-01 15:34:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL13SAM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL13SAM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.