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LN61 XJJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 XJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,530 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,654 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,654 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,852 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 84,852 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,770 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 48,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 30,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,310 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 24,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both brackets broken from exhaust system (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,657 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 19,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 12,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,021 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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LN61 XJJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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LN61 XJJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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