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NJ53 JOY

2019 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,694 mi
Last recorded45,694 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 JOY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 45,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 36,973 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the legal limit (205/45/17 88w) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 28,386 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and phone holder ()

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 16,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 81,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,296 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,662 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,662 miles

Offside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,434 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

service light on

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,564 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,683 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 22,683 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,204 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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NJ53 JOY is a 2019 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 7 years old, this Citroen DS3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NJ53 JOY is a 2019 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 December 2019.

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