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RD53 JRD

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 JRD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,689 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 125,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,355 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside with worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 111,379 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,468 miles

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn below 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,673 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S +O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,673 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT + REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S +O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,540 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,027 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,310 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,310 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,834 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,886 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RD53 JRD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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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RD53 JRD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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