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PJ61 FJN

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,152 mi
Last recorded160,152 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,152 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 160,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 155,264 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective supporting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 155,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective supporting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 148,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective supporting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight leak of oil on gearbox

Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective supporting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight leak of oil on gearbox

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,720 miles

Hanger broken but exhaust still supported

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,720 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Only 1 out of 4 bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hanger broken but exhaust still supported

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,241 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 126,039 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,729 miles

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,124 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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PJ61 FJN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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PJ61 FJN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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