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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

J8 VWBMOT history

J8 VWB is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 3 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

J8 VWB blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,439 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VWB was last recorded at 86,439 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,439 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,439 miles
  • 2024 – 85,053 miles
  • 2023 – 67,877 miles
  • 2022 – 65,560 miles
  • 2021 – 64,521 miles
  • 2020 – 62,928 miles
  • 2019 – 61,838 miles
  • 2018 – 60,955 miles
  • 2016 – 40,241 miles
  • 2015 – 28,945 miles
  • 2014 – 24,292 miles
  • 2013 – 19,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,439 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,439 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    716304348655
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail86,439 miles (+1,386)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    700345841628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass85,053 miles (+17,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    540270939308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,877 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    359446322949
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust through standing efficiency not compromised
  5. Pass65,560 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    290503762905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,558 miles (+1,037)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    720227406819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,521 miles (+1,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    534448945097
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass62,928 miles (+1,090)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    305583832672
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. Pass61,838 miles (+883)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    419274266289
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass60,955 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,955 miles
    Test number
    689069581242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,953 miles (+4,655)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    371131987998
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass56,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    630613405585
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Fail56,298 miles (+16,057)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    732668251507
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken from system (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass40,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    780935324403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,241 miles (+11,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    865637104811
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass28,945 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,945 miles
    Test number
    573767926617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,292 miles (+4,938)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    759682774241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions passed.emissions to clean to generate print out
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger loose
  18. Pass19,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    985117463215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 VWB

Does J8 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VWB is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 VWB?
The MOT on J8 VWB is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VWB done?
J8 VWB was recorded at 86,439 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has J8 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VWB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VWB 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 VWB find?
J8 VWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface.; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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