M5ONL - CITROEN DS3
MOT: ValidGB
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The Citroën DS3, often referred to simply as the DS3, is a stylish supermini that has garnered praise for its distinctive design and innovative features. Manufactured by the French automaker Citroën, part of the PSA Group, the DS3 was introduced in 2010 as a premium hatchback aimed at blending sporty aesthetics with practicality. Known for its customisable exterior options and comfortable interior, the DS3 stands out with its compact size and dynamic performance. Built with attention to detail, it offers a range of engine choices and advanced technology, making it a popular choice among urban drivers seeking a blend of style and functionality. Since its launch, the DS3 has maintained a reputation for quality and distinctive character within the competitive small car segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 14 MOT tests
This 2012 Citroen DS3, registration M5ONL, is a grey diesel vehicle with a 1560cc engine. It has a current MOT valid until 14 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 12 November 2024. The vehicle has covered 111,490 miles. The MOT included advisories such as slight play in the offside front track rod end and suspension arm ball joints, a loose rear heatshield, a defective rear exhaust mounting, and a deteriorated front registration plate. The car is taxed and in roadworthy condition, with no dangerous issues noted during the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
14
Passed Tests
8
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,490 mi
Expires: 14 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Heatshield loose
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,484 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Heatshield loose
- Advisory Offside Front C.v joint clicking full lock
Passed - 13 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,667 mi
Expires: 14 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Heatshield loose
Passed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,384 mi
Expires: 14 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 07 November 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,379 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 12 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,271 mi
Expires: 14 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower DRL light has reduced light output
Failed - 11 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,262 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust system insecure front and back brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower DRL light has reduced light output
Passed - 09 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,375 mi
Expires: 14 November 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front exhaust mount broken
- Advisory Central exhaust mount broken
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,553 mi
Expires: 14 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage round outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,553 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage round outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,574 mi
Expires: 14 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory all brake discs front and rear slightly corroded
- Advisory exhaust hanger broken (front of rear silencer)
Failed - 04 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,569 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory all brake discs front and rear slightly corroded
- Advisory exhaust hanger broken (front of rear silencer)
Passed - 21 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,202 mi
Expires: 20 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 21 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,202 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M5ONL?
The MOT expires on 14 November 2025.
What is the tax status of M5ONL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of M5ONL?
This is a 2012 CITROEN DS3 in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1560cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M5ONL?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.