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NJ61 XXW

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension leg fitted incorrectly but doing its job

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill 30cm of suspension and seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,960 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 62,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,085 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 44,085 miles

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

both front and rear brake discd corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,473 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,780 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 17,709 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 XXW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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NJ61 XXW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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