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Citroën C3

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,360 cc

Y15 PALMOT history

Y15 PAL is a grey petrol Citroën C3 first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y15 PAL grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,282 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 PAL was last recorded at 115,282 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,282 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,282 miles
  • 2025 – 114,795 miles
  • 2022 – 102,064 miles
  • 2021 – 90,445 miles
  • 2020 – 78,478 miles
  • 2019 – 65,539 miles
  • 2018 – 61,637 miles
  • 2017 – 50,682 miles
  • 2016 – 43,245 miles
  • 2015 – 37,156 miles
  • 2014 – 31,131 miles
  • 2013 – 24,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,282 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 inner edge void of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread / close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Park brake lever low reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    962081604341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail115,282 miles (+487)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    406511530849
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    930460213099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail114,795 miles (+12,731)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    403820491951
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass102,064 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    376100569580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread / close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever low reserve travel
  6. Fail101,988 miles (+11,543)6 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    476999149763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread / close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever low reserve travel
  7. Pass90,445 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    743295682280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,312 miles (+11,834)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    972462557199
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass78,478 miles (+12,939)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    171293773204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,539 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    541165391001
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
  11. Pass61,637 miles (+10,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    786417668067
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre heavily cracked
  12. Pass50,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    787154016672
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail50,682 miles (+7,437)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    769741690836
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass43,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    762312199426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,245 miles (+6,089)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    479587576149
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass37,156 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    977249020941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise replacement, tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cracking to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise replacement, tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracking to tyre tread
  17. Pass31,131 miles (+6,816)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    887441804367
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteAll four tyres deteriorating on sidewalls
  18. Pass24,315 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,315 miles
    Test number
    919926493273
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but system supported at time of test

Questions about Y15 PAL

Does Y15 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 PAL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 PAL?
The MOT on Y15 PAL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 PAL done?
Y15 PAL was recorded at 115,282 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,451 miles a year.
Has Y15 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 PAL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 PAL 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 Y15 PAL find?
Y15 PAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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