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DE61 CEJ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,576 mi
Last recorded169,576 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 169,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 160,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 151,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 137,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 213,825 miles

advise front o/s tyre sidewall scuffed /cracked

advise rear discs in poor condition on inside

Fail 9 Apr 2022 213,825 miles

advise front o/s tyre sidewall scuffed /cracked

advise rear discs in poor condition on inside

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,024 miles

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

emissions are to clean to register

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 85,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 45,684 miles

2 rear tyres just legal

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads half worn

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,684 miles

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

2 rear tyres just legal

front brake pads half 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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DE61 CEJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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DE61 CEJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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