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LC61 XVJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from centre to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine and rear lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 17 Oct 2025 72,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from centre to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine and rear lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,776 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak of gases from centre to rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low on outer shoulder (1.0-3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder getting low on tread (1.0-3.0 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut in outer sidewall no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have slight corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,131 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

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

front exhaust flexy joint sleeve broken

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,162 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 47,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,049 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside outer sills. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,635 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 13,929 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SIDE POOR CONDITION

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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LC61 XVJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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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LC61 XVJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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