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FY61 JBZ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,359 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2025 109,056 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and arrange a free repair

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 101,023 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2022 95,541 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 95,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,725 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Aug 2020 84,817 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 74,278 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,278 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,990 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 31,349 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and slightly damaged

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges and side wall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,642 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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FY61 JBZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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FY61 JBZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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