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HJ61 XCW

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 111,083 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components hitting o/s/f brake calliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Linkage Fowling Wheel Arch Liner

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 102,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Linkage Fowling Wheel Arch Liner

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,212 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front cv gaitor slightly insecure

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front cv gaitor slightly insecure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front discs slight lip

small cuts to nearside front tyres sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,898 miles

front discs lipped

nearside front tyres sidewall cut

Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,898 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front discs lipped

nearside front tyres sidewall cut

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear discs lipped and corroding

slight binding nearside rear brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,083 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,083 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,988 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,192 miles

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

back box bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,148 miles

cut in sidewall nsf tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,632 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 XCW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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HJ61 XCW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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