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GJ61 TYB

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,882 mi
Last recorded154,882 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 154,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 154,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2025 154,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 141,650 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 141,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 128,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 117,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and approaching wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 117,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 117,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel cant be turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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 worn down to 1.7 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm only just legal at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit needs changing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit needs changing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit needs investigating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2020 105,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 May 2020 105,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2019 91,664 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough MacPherson strut n/s front top mounting bearing rough operation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 91,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough MacPherson strut n/s front top mounting bearing rough operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,546 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2018 73,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2017 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

two exhaust brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 May 2016 28,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,577 miles

osf tyre wearing on the outside edge

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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GJ61 TYB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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GJ61 TYB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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