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J21 GBB

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 GBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,955 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

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))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 48,902 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 44,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,331 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Advise front and rear exhaust mounts snapped/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear discs worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror insecure ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror insecure ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,057 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unit loose ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unit loose ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,135 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror loose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 40,135 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror loose ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting pin broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre dot codes 2411 (205/45r17

coolant level very low

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting pin broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not fitted correctly - refitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyre dot codes 2411 (205/45r17

coolant level very low

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre. 205/45r17

Rear exhaust bracket/mounting broken but exhaust supported

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,966 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner edge.205/45r17

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,444 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2014 23,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2014 23,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GBB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol 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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J21 GBB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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