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Citroën DS3

Yellow · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

J8 VCAMOT history

J8 VCA is a yellow diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

J8 VCA yellow Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,085 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VCA was last recorded at 137,085 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,320 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,765 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,085 miles
  • 2025 – 134,320 miles
  • 2024 – 125,145 miles
  • 2023 – 117,606 miles
  • 2022 – 113,080 miles
  • 2021 – 109,804 miles
  • 2020 – 105,050 miles
  • 2019 – 98,581 miles
  • 2018 – 90,452 miles
  • 2017 – 85,079 miles
  • 2016 – 76,451 miles
  • 2015 – 57,677 miles
  • 2014 – 37,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,085 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,085 miles (+2,765)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,085 miles
    Test number
    564892321716
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,320 miles (+9,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    432236888330
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

  3. Pass125,145 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    875242133579
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,145 miles (+7,539)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    820219676357
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    411164752849
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail117,606 miles (+4,526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    127983396189
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,080 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    747660381752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,804 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,804 miles
    Test number
    929379723276
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,050 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,050 miles
    Test number
    185073506461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,581 miles (+8,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    129836877823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,452 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,452 miles
    Test number
    547761052692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,448 miles (+5,369)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    529473538846
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass85,079 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    728994621835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,078 miles (+8,627)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,078 miles
    Test number
    351266724998
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,451 miles (+18,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    146299439047
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,677 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    551619484924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail57,132 miles (+19,270)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    573763085264
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail37,862 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    896568644286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass37,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    936498744297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VCA

Does J8 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VCA is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VCA?
The MOT on J8 VCA is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VCA done?
J8 VCA was recorded at 137,085 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has J8 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 VCA 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 VCA find?
J8 VCA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all four springs; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, and 4 more.

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