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NX61 XAR

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 130,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 112,031 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,916 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shield insecure above exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2022 102,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

heat shield insecure above exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 92,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,771 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 75,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,393 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,300 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 29,471 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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NX61 XAR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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NX61 XAR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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