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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y8 USSMOT history

Y8 USS is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y8 USS grey Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,268 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 USS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 USS was last recorded at 77,268 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,712 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,556 miles
Average per year
3,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,268 miles
  • 2025 – 72,712 miles
  • 2024 – 67,297 miles
  • 2023 – 64,541 miles
  • 2022 – 62,712 miles
  • 2021 – 61,215 miles
  • 2020 – 59,299 miles
  • 2019 – 55,391 miles
  • 2018 – 51,940 miles
  • 2017 – 47,266 miles
  • 2016 – 43,196 miles
  • 2015 – 39,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,268 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    259769554044
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged

  2. Fail77,268 miles (+4,556)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    399767635360
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged

  3. Pass72,712 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    584191516226
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail72,703 miles (+5,406)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    207355474135
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass67,297 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    988821378293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    674232615569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  7. Fail64,541 miles (+1,829)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    916993256994
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  8. Pass62,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    529390087809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail62,697 miles (+1,482)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    723680288774
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    171015268807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,215 miles (+1,916)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    657996847562
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,299 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    823838676043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,391 miles (+3,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    747677567060
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass51,940 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    903130250115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,266 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    186710379677
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass43,196 miles (+3,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    754171498868
    • AdvisoryFront brake application uneven
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroding

  17. Pass39,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    578941355056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 USS

Does Y8 USS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 USS is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 USS?
The MOT on Y8 USS is valid until 7 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 USS done?
Y8 USS was recorded at 77,268 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
Has Y8 USS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 USS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 USS 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 USS find?
Y8 USS passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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