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Citroën DS3

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

C8 VALMOT history

C8 VAL is a red petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 29,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

C8 VAL red Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
29,755 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VAL was last recorded at 29,755 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,960 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,795 miles
Average per year
2,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,755 miles
  • 2025 – 25,960 miles
  • 2024 – 24,072 miles
  • 2023 – 22,112 miles
  • 2022 – 19,843 miles
  • 2021 – 16,718 miles
  • 2020 – 14,082 miles
  • 2019 – 12,446 miles
  • 2018 – 10,356 miles
  • 2017 – 8,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,755 miles (+3,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    376650638192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass25,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    760009555490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail25,960 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    642773127760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass24,072 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    205319960492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,112 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    424197806924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass19,843 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    19,843 miles
    Test number
    721434378250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,718 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,718 miles
    Test number
    708463419165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass14,082 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    14,082 miles
    Test number
    243267438861
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted to rear. Unable to test seatbelts.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken.

  9. Pass12,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,446 miles
    Test number
    738077978806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,446 miles (+2,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,446 miles
    Test number
    266917383524
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass10,356 miles (+1,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,356 miles
    Test number
    251284302643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass8,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8,529 miles
    Test number
    161794971717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VAL

Does C8 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VAL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 VAL?
The MOT on C8 VAL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VAL done?
C8 VAL was recorded at 29,755 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,367 miles a year.
Has C8 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VAL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 VAL 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 C8 VAL find?
C8 VAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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