MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner brake pads getting low
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front 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))
Front 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))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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J8 VCA is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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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J8 VCA is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 September 2011.
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