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J21 ABR

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 ABR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 115,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 103,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 103,331 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 87,871 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,522 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 85,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,120 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides walls slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 68,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,175 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 60,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2017 60,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working at all. (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam will require headlamp aim test and adjust if req'd. (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J21 ABR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J21 ABR registered?

J21 ABR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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