CarVerify

Free Car Check

J21 BJA

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 BJA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 85,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box on the exhaust corroded in places

emissions just passed possible cat needed in the future

Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,302 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 65,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,367 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shows wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,259 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 43,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear sill panel damaged and sill trim adrift

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,674 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounting snapped

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt due to a child's seat fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,421 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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J21 BJA is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J21 BJA?

You can check the full history of J21 BJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J21 BJA registered?

J21 BJA is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is J21 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 BJA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J21 BJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J21 BJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.