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GJ61 YHC

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,827 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 29/11 also advised as tyre is over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing abnormal tread wear advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,423 miles

Both Track Rod Ends Heavily Corroded

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Heavily Corroded and Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,561 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 29/11 advise attention

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

Offside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly insecure and showing a previous non standard repair

Fail 3 Oct 2022 44,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall as marked 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner tread 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 29/11 advise attention

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing age related cracking DOT marked 29/11 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly insecure and showing a previous non standard repair

Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,301 miles

ADVISE: suspension components, front and centre exhaust etc. age relation corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r inner edge of the tyre has slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear inner and outer faces of the brake discs are worn/ corroded (advise changing when pads need replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 41,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

ADVISE: suspension components, front and centre exhaust etc. age relation corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r inner edge of the tyre has slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear inner and outer faces of the brake discs are worn/ corroded (advise changing when pads need replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and showing age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded and insecure the exhaust system is still secure by additional mounting points

rear exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorated and secured by non standard means

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,893 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket showing a previous repair

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,000 miles

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

Offside Front tyre showing cracking

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2015 22,859 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,632 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 18,632 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded

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 YHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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GJ61 YHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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