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AJ61 FTY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,084 mi
Last recorded52,084 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,084 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge\Advise replacement soon) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower (lower fog lamp missing)

Offside Rear Lower (Rear bumper damaged covered in tape or other material)

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,056 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill damaged ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to rear silencer /not affecting emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 41,056 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material insecure (re-secured under bonnet with new fixings) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (Both Offside and Nearside \ REPLACED BLOWN FUSE) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill damaged ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to rear silencer /not affecting emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 32,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 32,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (no play detected) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,373 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (nail in tyre (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play detected) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (nail in tyre (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play detected) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,520 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to exhaust bracket mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 31,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (detected on shaker plates) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to exhaust bracket mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,788 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,500 miles

Both nearside tyres starting to wear low on edges

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 29 Nov 2016 29,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and middle hangers broken. Rear strap broken. Exhaust hanging on by a thread (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres starting to wear low inner edges

Front brake discs heavily lipped inner edge, pads wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,806 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,359 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

slight sidewall damage n/s front tyre

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

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