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NJ11 SJX

2011 Citroen DS3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 SJX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,217 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess central mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front strut top sticking unlikely to fail

Fail 6 Jan 2025 115,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess central mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front strut top sticking unlikely to fail

Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,899 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 109,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,188 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,379 miles

front brake discs have surface rust due to vehicle standing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,172 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip deteriorated

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 50,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,788 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ11 SJX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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NJ11 SJX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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