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MJ61 NXL

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 21 Oct 2025 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 65,417 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,197 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,197 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 44,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in between tread patern

Fail 28 Dec 2018 44,753 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in between tread patern

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 38,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 32,834 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,946 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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MJ61 NXL 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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MJ61 NXL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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