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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

Y20 EMBMOT history

Y20 EMB is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 23 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y20 EMB grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,673 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 EMB was last recorded at 89,673 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 8,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2023: 63,343 miles, lower than 63,641 miles on 22 Aug 2023.

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
81,561 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,112 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,673 miles
  • 2025 – 81,561 miles
  • 2024 – 71,861 miles
  • 2023 – 63,343 miles
  • 2022 – 56,711 miles
  • 2021 – 54,679 miles
  • 2020 – 52,627 miles
  • 2019 – 46,912 miles
  • 2018 – 40,793 miles
  • 2017 – 31,365 miles
  • 2016 – 20,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear rear (Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced)

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare tyre defective Flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,673 miles (+8,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    339405768467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear (Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced)

  2. Pass81,561 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    363790382614
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis rail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis rail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail81,561 miles (+9,700)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    668810795170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis rail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis rail (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass71,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    968966157559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  5. Fail71,861 miles (+8,518)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    957649545305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, cracked between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  6. Pass63,343 miles (-298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    890784972411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,641 miles (+2,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    961014006546
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    383338381226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,822 miles (+4,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    894370499023
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass56,711 miles (+2,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    897930140225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both back box mounts heavily corrode with one being held on by a clip but both are still securing the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass54,679 miles (+2,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    116012019285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass52,627 miles (+5,715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    896487676218
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass46,912 miles (+6,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    667674077035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass40,793 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    561252081855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,365 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,365 miles
    Test number
    697280549059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,662 miles
    Test number
    917973262888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 EMB

Does Y20 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 EMB is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 EMB?
The MOT on Y20 EMB is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 EMB done?
Y20 EMB was recorded at 89,673 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has Y20 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 EMB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 EMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 EMB find?
Y20 EMB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear rear (axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced).

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