MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Coolant low
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Noise when turning
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heatshield loose
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant low
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Noise when turning
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heatshield loose
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust strap broken
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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MJ61 VEL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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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MJ61 VEL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.
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