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J17 VLK

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,413 miles

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

rear coils corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,793 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,781 miles

Diesel injector possible copper washer failed

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer mount insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2023 88,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Diesel injector possible copper washer failed

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer mount insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,052 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 81,984 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear side light brighter than OS, suspect incorrect bulb/ fitting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,393 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,475 miles

Adv surface corrosion on floor pan,chassis.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,475 miles

Adv surface corrosion on floor pan,chassis.

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,984 miles

Adv exhaust hangers deteriated snapped exhaust still secure

Adv front tyre offside front close to limmit

Adv rear discs and pads worn and deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,583 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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J17 VLK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White 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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J17 VLK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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