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Y222 SMJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,570 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Fail 17 Nov 2025 85,570 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing or bush has slight free play

coolant level low

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 82,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 62,505 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,922 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 49,922 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2018 47,754 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))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 47,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,656 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,656 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear all pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 586,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 13,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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Y222 SMJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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Y222 SMJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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