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NJ61 XWF

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XWF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 161,358 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 161,358 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S/R, O/S/R Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 153,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 153,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 144,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,510 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 74,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 74,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,301 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,301 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,433 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,042 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 345,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

front wiper performance poor

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,234 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 29,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XWF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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NJ61 XWF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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