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SY11 VMJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,785 mi
Last recorded66,785 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 66,785 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Small chip in windscreen outside zone A

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,858 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 53,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,428 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,803 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 29,801 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Small chip in windscreen outside zone A

Fail 3 Sep 2020 26,899 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Small chip in windscreen outside zone A

Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 23,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 20,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,918 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 3 Jun 2015 17,916 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (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)

Pass 15 May 2014 15,487 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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SY11 VMJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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SY11 VMJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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