MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,advise change asap (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,advise change asap (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
top and bottom covers fitted. cannot see brake pad life.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
top and bottom covers fitted. cannot see brake pad life.
cannot see brake pad life,
exhaust bracket brokenbut still supported.
top and bottom covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
one exhaust hanger broken
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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VAL 281L is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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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What year was VAL 281L registered?
VAL 281L is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 May 2011.
Is VAL 281L safe to buy?
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