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PN61 CYJ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 137,663 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,050 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 137,050 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,830 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,830 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,169 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 123,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,916 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 115,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,685 miles

Front both sides tyres started wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 80,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 68,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PN61 CYJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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PN61 CYJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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