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HG61 VAJ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 87,637 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 87,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,642 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,104 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,218 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,377 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,301 miles

rear exhaust hanger detached but still supported

Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,010 miles

Rear exhaust box hanger detached but system still secure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,287 miles

rear exhaust box hanger detached but system still secure

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,476 miles

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

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

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 37,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 28,213 miles

rear exhaust hanger cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger cracked

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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HG61 VAJ 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 63.2%.

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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What year was HG61 VAJ registered?

HG61 VAJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for HG61 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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