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XX53 CJM

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 CJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,533 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 88,442 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights flashing whilst drls on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,342 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 24 Oct 2022 79,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,350 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,697 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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XX53 CJM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was XX53 CJM registered?

XX53 CJM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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