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Citroën DS3

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

T26 JCHMOT history

T26 JCH is a blue diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 20 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,458 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 JCH was last recorded at 81,458 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,456 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,458 miles
  • 2025 – 75,798 miles
  • 2024 – 68,616 miles
  • 2023 – 60,074 miles
  • 2022 – 51,207 miles
  • 2021 – 45,735 miles
  • 2020 – 39,775 miles
  • 2019 – 34,080 miles
  • 2018 – 27,080 miles
  • 2017 – 19,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,458 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    651120594315
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail81,456 miles (+5,658)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    798849973594
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working N/S AND O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass75,798 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    617118675691
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail75,796 miles (+7,180)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,796 miles
    Test number
    635421938830
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,616 miles (+8,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    107103654614
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass60,074 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    239048741668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,348 miles (+8,141)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    249026769845
    • MajorExhaust system insecure bracket above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,207 miles (+5,472)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    745148141353
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass45,735 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    691561251516
    • 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))

  10. Fail45,691 miles (+5,916)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    292682886959
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass39,775 miles (+5,695)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    374317593349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass34,080 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    621565634378
    • 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))

  13. Fail33,903 miles (+6,823)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,903 miles
    Test number
    858836697398
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass27,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    990585473783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,080 miles (+7,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    379452654234
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass19,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,888 miles
    Test number
    794691654199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 JCH

Does T26 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 JCH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 JCH?
The MOT on T26 JCH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 JCH done?
T26 JCH was recorded at 81,458 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has T26 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 JCH has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 JCH 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 T26 JCH find?
T26 JCH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, and 3 more.

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