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J6 VSG

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,423 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 8 Aug 2025 96,422 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,650 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,269 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,098 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,331 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked slightly

offside front tyre worn at edges

offside rear tyre inner wall has run flat damage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,965 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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J6 VSG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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J6 VSG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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