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GJ61 YWO

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YWO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *Rear Box* (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 80,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,807 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 63,762 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Nearside+Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,089 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 43,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,398 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust hanger broken away from system

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,342 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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GJ61 YWO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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GJ61 YWO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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