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MJ61 TSZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 TSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle possibly has an outstanding recall

Pass 9 May 2025 86,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Slight fraying ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 85,059 miles

Small stonechips in screen

Plastic covers over outer sills

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 85,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 83,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 83,332 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunks out of outer wall; (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 80,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small chunks out of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 17 May 2022 80,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small chunks out of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 15 May 2021 77,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunks out of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 15 May 2021 77,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunks out of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 21 May 2020 75,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 21 May 2020 75,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 14 May 2018 63,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 63,003 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 55,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,460 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,837 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 TSZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TSZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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