Reporting for your practical test
When attending your practical driving or riding test you must produce certain documents. Make sure you have these documents available when the examiner calls your name. You must also have an appropriately insured and licensed vehicle suitable for the test.
Citroën C3 and DS3 models 'stop drive' recall
From 20 June 2025, motoring manufacturer Citroën has issued a 'stop drive' recall on its C3 and DS3 models built between 2009-2017 and 2018-19 due to an airbag issue.
If you own one of the affected models, the guidance from the manufacturer is to immediately cease using the vehicle. This includes using it for driving lessons or on a driving test.
Before being taken out for your test, driving examiners and supervising examiners will be using the Citroën safety recall checker to verify that any Citroën C3 and DS3 models brought for test have had the necessary repairs carried out. If the recall checker shows the repair still needs to be carried out, the vehicle will not be able to be used on test, unless verifiable documentation from the manufacturer (a recall sign-off) is provided by the vehicle presenter.
You can check if your car is affected using the Citroën online checker tool and entering the cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Cancelling a test
If you need to cancel a test due to the recall you will not lose your fee if you cancel your test before the 7 August 2025.
If you are unable to cancel your test by 7 August 2025, because you are inside the three days cancellation period, please contact Customer Services at dva.customerservices@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk to arrange for a refund of your fee.
Your test vehicle
You must bring an appropriately insured and licensed vehicle which is in a roadworthy condition and is displaying L-plates that are clearly visible from the front and rear. The vehicle should be representative of the type of vehicle for the category of test you are taking.
At the driving test centre
You must bring the following items with you. If you don't, the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) may not carry out the test and you may lose your fee: You need:
- a valid MOT certificate
- the right theory test pass certificate or confirmation (if needed)
- your appointment letter
- both parts of your photo card driving licence (check your appointment letter for details - if you don't take both parts of your licence your test may not take place and you may lose your fee)
- your signed driving licence with photographic identification
- your motorcycle manoeuvres test pass certificate (for a motorcycle test)
- your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate for the relevant test category (for a motorcycle manoeuvres test and an on-road motorcycle test)
Further information about CBT can be found at:
It is strongly recommended that you wear a face covering during the test. This also applies to any observers or interpreters present. Face coverings will still be available and may be worn by examiners.
If you misplace your licence, you must apply for a replacement from DVA which could take up to 15 days. If this happens, you may have to rearrange your test.
Taking someone with you on your car driving test
DVA promotes the benefits of candidates having an ‘observer on test’ to give critical support for the learner and newly qualified driver’s ongoing development and lifelong learning. This involves an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), parent or friend sitting in on the test to observe and listen to the examiner’s feedback.
The examiner will ask if you want your instructor or another person to be there at the end of the test for the result and feedback.