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AF61 ZJN

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,342 mi
Last recorded61,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,342 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both rear tyres cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/cracked

front no plate poor delaminating

n/s/f tyre showing areas of sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread noted

rear discs showing wear/corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2026 61,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both rear tyres cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/cracked

front discs very poor showing wear corrosion on inner face causing reduced pad contact area advise to replace

front no plate poor delaminating

n/s/f tyre showing areas of sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread noted

rear discs showing wear/corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,284 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

corrosion on rear chassis areas

front brake discs are showing pitting and reduced contact area on inner face

rear brake discs are showing pitting

Fail 30 Jun 2025 56,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs are showing pitting

rear exhaust clamp/mount is detached

both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

corrosion on rear chassis areas

front brake discs are showing pitting and reduced contact area on inner face

front exhaust mount is detached

Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,357 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily cracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs poor condition wear & corrosion

o/s/f tyre & both rear tyres cracking in tread area

rear discs showing wear

Fail 1 Jul 2024 53,356 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracking on tread edge ADVISE REPLACE ASAP 205/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily cracking

exhaust pipework rusty/front support partially broken

front discs poor condition wear & corrosion

o/s/f tyre & both rear tyres cracking in tread area

rear discs showing wear

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner contact area to pads reduced. Emergency stopping distance maybe effected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket needs welding. (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension bushes perished.

Gen chassis rusting.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. 205/45x17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Contact area to brake pads reduced, Emergency stopping distance maybe effected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,993 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust pipework/brackets rusty

front discs showing corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust pipework/brackets rusty

front discs showing corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,486 miles

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust pipework & brackets rusty

slight play noted in n/s steering system

Fail 1 Jul 2021 48,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust pipework & brackets rusty

slight play noted in n/s steering system

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,308 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust pipework/brackets rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,980 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 45,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 44,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished and worn close to limit

Offside Front tyre is heavily perished and getting low

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished and getting low

exhaust is corroded and bracket is starting to become detatched

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,676 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread,n/s is also getting low on tread

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s no plate lamp poor illumination & lens cover missing

o/s/f tyre is cracking/perished in tread area 205/45/17w

Fail 23 Jun 2017 39,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread,n/s is also getting low on tread

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s no plate lamp poor illumination & lens cover missing

o/s/f tyre is cracking/perished in tread area 205/45/17w

rear pads worn close to limit & discs very poor

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,401 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 25,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AF61 ZJN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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AF61 ZJN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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