2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · VO11 OFJ
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 126,544 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VO11 OFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 126,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO11 OFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (VO11 OFJ) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VO11 OFJ Mileage History
- 25/01/2023106,407 mi
- 13/08/2024111,925 mi+5,518 mi
- 15/08/2024111,972 mi+47 mi
- 13/08/2025118,124 mi+6,152 mi
- 27/08/2026126,544 mi+8,420 mi
Average of roughly 5,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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