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NJ61 XVM

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all support brackets corroded away (very weak attachment) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 74,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning light ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective all support brackets corroded away (very weak attachment) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all support brackets corroded away (very weak attachment) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc contaminated Brake surfaces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated Brake surfaces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all support brackets corroded away (very weak attachment) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,267 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,267 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,198 miles

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

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

both front wheels binding slightly when rotated by hand

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 61,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper inc hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper inc hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

off/side front daytime running light not working

Fail 9 May 2018 61,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper inc hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper inc hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

off/side front daytime running light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 31 May 2017 51,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,378 miles

both rear brakes start to bind

o/s/r tyre start to crack

Fail 30 May 2015 26,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear brakes start to bind

o/s/r btyre start to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,276 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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NJ61 XVM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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NJ61 XVM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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