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AJ61 FPZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 93,213 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,710 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 78,264 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor offside rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

exhaust heat shield missing above rear exhaust silencer

Fail 29 Jun 2024 77,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor offside rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

exhaust heat shield missing above rear exhaust silencer

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 68,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,340 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 65,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 57,945 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 57,945 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,837 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,834 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

coolant low

Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 41,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 8 Jan 2016 30,943 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,393 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

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 FPZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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