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NJ61 XVY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,130 mi
Last recorded95,130 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 95,130 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,954 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,954 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,274 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 89,273 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 83,715 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,173 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,171 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & osf outer c v boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (poss bulb fitted in correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,148 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot minor insecure has been tie-wrapped but needs proper securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs not work this also brakelight which is slightly dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts minor deterioration (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,438 miles

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

Offside Front headlight bulb has blue tinge

Offside Front outer c/v boot slight insecure - has been tie-wrapped needs proper metal securing clip

tracking check req.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 70,438 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken away - rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front headlight bulb has blue tinge

Offside Front outer c/v boot slight insecure - has been tie-wrapped needs proper metal securing clip

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder

tracking check req.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear lamp has light damage and taped together

Offside Rear sill trim loose

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,772 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose on joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear lamp has light damage and taped together

Offside Rear sill trim loose

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,301 miles

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

diesel emissions blip not detected

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

diesel emissions blip not detected

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2015 49,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,803 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 XVY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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NJ61 XVY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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