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HJ61 JZV

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 JZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 126,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 126,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,096 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 118,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure central mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 105,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,979 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 100,977 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 96,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,988 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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HJ61 JZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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HJ61 JZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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