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Citroën DS3

Purple · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

Y8 XDCMOT history

Y8 XDC is a purple diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 244,345 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

Y8 XDC purple Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
244,345 km
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
44,072 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 XDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 XDC was last recorded at 244,345 km on 10 Sept 2025, 44,162 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,183 km · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
44,162 km
Average per year
44,072 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,345 km
  • 2024 – 200,183 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,345 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,345 km (+44,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    244,345 km
    Test number
    219664701512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass200,183 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    200,183 km
    Test number
    753080502455
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass107,552 miles (+50)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    782562123369
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail107,502 miles (+15,729)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    617059775885
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,773 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    274807817594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail91,656 miles (+15,053)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    121870480146
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively Corroded Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass76,603 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    634073971464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever snapped but still able to function
  8. Fail76,599 miles (+7,620)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    361478230240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever snapped but still able to function
  9. Pass68,979 miles (+4,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    533738585962
    • 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))
  10. Pass64,340 miles (+5,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    502400538551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass58,867 miles (+7,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,867 miles
    Test number
    784023693031
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass51,266 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    307728192894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass42,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    948009340342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 XDC

Does Y8 XDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 XDC expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 XDC?
The MOT on Y8 XDC expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 XDC done?
Y8 XDC was recorded at 244,345 km at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 44,072 km a year.
Has Y8 XDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 XDC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 XDC 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 XDC find?
Y8 XDC passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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