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MJ61 VEL

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,112 mi
Last recorded122,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 122,112 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 110,509 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 110,509 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 101,305 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,006 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 98,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,521 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,845 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 85,845 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 77,385 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 77,385 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,423 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 69,423 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,008 miles

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

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

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 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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