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Citroën C3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,398 cc

GK08 VAFMOT history

GK08 VAF is a red diesel Citroën C3 first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,227 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GK08 VAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GK08 VAF was last recorded at 98,227 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 3,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,966 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,261 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,227 miles
  • 2024 – 94,966 miles
  • 2023 – 87,815 miles
  • 2022 – 79,297 miles
  • 2021 – 75,750 miles
  • 2020 – 68,255 miles
  • 2019 – 67,018 miles
  • 2018 – 61,494 miles
  • 2017 – 52,747 miles
  • 2016 – 48,391 miles
  • 2015 – 42,680 miles
  • 2014 – 37,327 miles
  • 2013 – 30,271 miles
  • 2012 – 24,903 miles
  • 2011 – 17,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,227 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre stop not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,227 miles (+3,261)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,227 miles
    Test number
    212838538639
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,966 miles (+7,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    725167570400
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,815 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,815 miles
    Test number
    695225831148
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  4. Fail87,814 miles (+8,517)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    166440492426
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  5. Pass79,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    855826998721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

  6. Fail79,297 miles (+3,547)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    276952092240
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck in inertia reel (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

  7. Pass75,750 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    373994277982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,750 miles (+7,495)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    976967756442
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,255 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    371119956563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,018 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    459884572192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,494 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    263829834164
    • AdvisoryCentre stop not working

  12. Fail61,451 miles (+8,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    671411481511
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop not working

  13. Pass52,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    361516798332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,747 miles (+4,356)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    480757597938
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  15. Pass48,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,391 miles
    Test number
    174034341485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,391 miles (+1,756)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,391 miles
    Test number
    925305114493
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass46,635 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,635 miles
    Test number
    200520233694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,680 miles (+5,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    495195665020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass37,327 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    627759154062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,271 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    968790663024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,903 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,903 miles
    Test number
    557632982025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,129 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,129 miles
    Test number
    148117381097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    408823441028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GK08 VAF

Does GK08 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GK08 VAF expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GK08 VAF?
The MOT on GK08 VAF expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GK08 VAF done?
GK08 VAF was recorded at 98,227 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has GK08 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GK08 VAF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on GK08 VAF 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 GK08 VAF find?
GK08 VAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps poor pattern; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn, and 3 more.

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