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MJ61 XXM

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XXM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,806 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 88,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 82,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 73,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,577 miles

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

o/s/f CV slight deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

slight damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,577 miles

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

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

o/s/f CV slight deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

slight damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,234 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,235 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,234 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,322 miles

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

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

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 XXM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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