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Citroën DS3

Purple · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

Y8 TAUMOT history

Y8 TAU is a purple petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 23 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y8 TAU purple Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,883 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 TAU was last recorded at 69,883 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,804 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,079 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,883 miles
  • 2025 – 62,804 miles
  • 2024 – 53,967 miles
  • 2023 – 45,933 miles
  • 2022 – 37,483 miles
  • 2021 – 31,090 miles
  • 2020 – 27,400 miles
  • 2019 – 21,456 miles
  • 2018 – 16,014 miles
  • 2017 – 10,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,883 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,883 miles (+7,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    209449806150
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass62,804 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    603151086484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,967 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    390219652285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,933 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,933 miles
    Test number
    524871025011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,483 miles (+6,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,483 miles
    Test number
    399968057439
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass31,090 miles (+3,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,090 miles
    Test number
    879868038038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass27,400 miles (+5,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    381306711288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass21,456 miles (+5,442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,456 miles
    Test number
    264285023400
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass16,014 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,014 miles
    Test number
    793649490836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    10,207 miles
    Test number
    238075060876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 TAU

Does Y8 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 TAU is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 TAU?
The MOT on Y8 TAU is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 TAU done?
Y8 TAU was recorded at 69,883 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has Y8 TAU ever failed its MOT?
No. Y8 TAU has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y8 TAU 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 Y8 TAU find?
Y8 TAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front coil spring corroded both sides.

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