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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

T40 TCJMOT history

T40 TCJ is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,010 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 TCJ was last recorded at 71,010 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2014: 17,727 miles, lower than 32,322 miles on 7 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,572 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,438 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,010 miles
  • 2024 – 66,263 miles
  • 2023 – 61,355 miles
  • 2021 – 55,858 miles
  • 2020 – 50,893 miles
  • 2019 – 45,021 miles
  • 2018 – 38,699 miles
  • 2017 – 33,402 miles
  • 2016 – 27,565 miles
  • 2014 – 17,727 miles
  • 2013 – 11,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,010 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant level below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punctures

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,010 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    691649368923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,572 miles (+2,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    751249800602
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,263 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    157377937823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    288628876902
    • 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))

  5. Fail61,355 miles (+5,497)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    713370699274
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

  6. Pass55,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    877825964592
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail55,857 miles (+4,964)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    816983594542
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass50,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    682902264553
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail50,893 miles (+5,872)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    899113025479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass45,021 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    916593869761
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punctures

  11. Fail45,021 miles (+6,322)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    763819497716
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punctures

  12. Pass38,699 miles (+5,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    428443209947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass33,402 miles (+5,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    870803461201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass27,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    250919049656
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail27,565 miles (+9,838)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    922895132276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and cracking

  16. Pass17,727 miles (-14,595)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,727 miles
    Test number
    216349754207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken

  17. Pass32,322 miles (+20,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    714581541383
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror missing

  18. Pass11,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,875 miles
    Test number
    419262363297
    • NoteNo head restraints prestent

Questions about T40 TCJ

Does T40 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 TCJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 TCJ?
The MOT on T40 TCJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 TCJ done?
T40 TCJ was recorded at 71,010 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T40 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 TCJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 TCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 TCJ find?
T40 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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