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C23 ACJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 ACJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,805 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 138,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two in tread ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun strip and airfreshners in drivers view ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two in tread ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 123,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,315 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,315 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 89,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,297 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

under tray adrift(now removed)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket broken

under tray adrift(now removed)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C23 ACJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was C23 ACJ registered?

C23 ACJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is C23 ACJ safe to buy?

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