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Citroën C3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V15 ARDMOT history

V15 ARD is a red diesel Citroën C3 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

V15 ARD red Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,834 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V15 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V15 ARD was last recorded at 86,834 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,577 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,257 miles
Average per year
6,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,834 miles
  • 2024 – 77,577 miles
  • 2023 – 71,207 miles
  • 2022 – 65,816 miles
  • 2021 – 60,238 miles
  • 2020 – 54,811 miles
  • 2019 – 49,632 miles
  • 2018 – 44,900 miles
  • 2017 – 41,833 miles
  • 2016 – 22,353 miles
  • 2015 – 12,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,834 miles (+9,257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    945711402489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,577 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    585793639544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,207 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    292334477926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail71,158 miles (+5,342)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    777776830918
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass65,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    296993920896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail65,816 miles (+5,578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    732195827565
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,238 miles (+5,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    509594919119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass54,811 miles (+5,179)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    799539411004
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass49,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,632 miles
    Test number
    274346629876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,632 miles (+4,732)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,632 miles
    Test number
    528258244343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass44,900 miles (+3,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,900 miles
    Test number
    443789295050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass41,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    680864657992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail41,829 miles (+9,170)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    622575610026
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass32,659 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    482112124654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,353 miles (+10,169)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    350201500110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,184 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,184 miles
    Test number
    969020225072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,183 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,183 miles
    Test number
    116929915047
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V15 ARD

Does V15 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V15 ARD is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V15 ARD?
The MOT on V15 ARD is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V15 ARD done?
V15 ARD was recorded at 86,834 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
Has V15 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V15 ARD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V15 ARD 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 V15 ARD find?
V15 ARD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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