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FG61 GZX

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,159 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 116,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 105,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing nut missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad anti-rattle device missing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 105,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,959 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer clip on cv boot insecure

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,302 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,814 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,810 miles

n/s washer jet pressure low

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre on 3.8mm and starting to perish

Fail 26 Aug 2016 38,810 miles

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

n/s washer jet pressure low

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre on 3.8mm and starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,485 miles

front and centre exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,678 miles

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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FG61 GZX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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FG61 GZX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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