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AJ61 FPV

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,878 mi
Last recorded58,878 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre IN CROWN TO WALL ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 58,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn HEAVILY SCORED /PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre IN CROWN TO WALL ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 55,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,298 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 46,298 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 44,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 41,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,454 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Sep 2019 41,446 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant low

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,329 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 36,328 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,546 miles

front pads low

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to crack through threaded area

rear exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust is still secure

service light on dashboard

Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to crack through threaded area

rear exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust is still secure

service light on dashboard

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,947 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AJ61 FPV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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AJ61 FPV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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