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BJ11 VVX

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearv bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearv bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,845 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 76,845 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,398 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,486 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 60,833 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 51,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 50,902 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front under tray slightly insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,002 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,177 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,828 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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BJ11 VVX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ11 VVX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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