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MJ61 XXG

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,566 mi
Last recorded109,566 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 109,566 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

this vehicle has outstanding recall contact Citroen for information to arrange a free repair

Fail 21 Nov 2025 109,553 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

this vehicle has outstanding recall contact Citroen for information to arrange a free repair

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,065 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear chassis above rear springs corroded

nearside front and nearside rear outer tyre side walls slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2024 103,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear chassis above rear springs corroded

nearside front and nearside rear outer tyre side walls slightly damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,411 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 92,411 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,620 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,123 miles

ADVISE, Auxiliary drive belt split and in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly.

Nearside Front corrosion on driveshaft

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres,tread wearing low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,358 miles

Both rear inner pads very low discs slightly lipped

Front tyres worn very close to legal limits 1.6mm

Slight bind N/S/F + O/S/R

bad engine coolant leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 25,989 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 XXG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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