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Citroën C3

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,199 cc

J8 NCAMOT history

J8 NCA is a red petrol Citroën C3 first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

J8 NCA red Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,214 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NCA was last recorded at 63,214 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,819 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,395 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,214 miles
  • 2024 – 59,819 miles
  • 2023 – 55,243 miles
  • 2022 – 50,636 miles
  • 2021 – 45,466 miles
  • 2020 – 41,827 miles
  • 2019 – 37,835 miles
  • 2018 – 28,189 miles
  • 2017 – 18,324 miles
  • 2016 – 8,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,214 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front end damage causing aircon pipe to touch belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,214 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    278462403404
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  2. Pass59,819 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    863663971368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage causing aircon pipe to touch belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail59,813 miles (+4,570)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    746381003521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage causing aircon pipe to touch belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass55,243 miles (+104)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    129124709632
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage causing aircon pipe to touch belt
  5. Fail55,139 miles (+4,503)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    310201315293
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage causing aircon pipe to touch belt
  6. Pass50,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    124378166701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,636 miles (+5,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    510104713972
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass45,466 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,466 miles
    Test number
    651060206767
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass41,827 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    289727491326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,802 miles (+3,967)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    982777217868
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass37,835 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    406272885770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,189 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    294163538258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,324 miles (+10,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    883267306935
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped from exhaust, but exhaust still supported
  14. Pass8,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    8,324 miles
    Test number
    536009734681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 NCA

Does J8 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 NCA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 NCA?
The MOT on J8 NCA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 NCA done?
J8 NCA was recorded at 63,214 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has J8 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NCA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 NCA 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 J8 NCA find?
J8 NCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle undersealed.

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