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LU51 GEM

2022 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2022
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 78,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,659 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 47,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 70,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,242 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,230 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air light on due to airbag turned off

Fail 1 Feb 2022 53,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air light on due to airbag turned off

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,577 miles

Rear exhaust support weak

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,991 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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LU51 GEM is a 2022 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 4 years old, this Citroen DS3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LU51 GEM is a 2022 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2022.

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