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PN61 VSJ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 92,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,091 miles

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CITROEN DEALER OUTSTANDING RECALL [ AIRBAGS ]

Fail 26 Aug 2025 89,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CITROEN DEALER OUTSTANDING RECALL [ AIRBAGS ]

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,296 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots not connected at shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat

has two directional tyres on car one on n/s/f one on o/s/r better running as a pair

Fail 13 Aug 2024 83,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working both rear brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots not connected at shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

has two directional tyres on car one on n/s/f one on o/s/r better running as a pair

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount, exhaust resting on under tray (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount, exhaust resting on under tray (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle plus rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle plus rear (6.1.2 (a))

locking wheel nut key almost defective

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,675 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 58,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, scoring and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, scoring and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing and worn, 1.99mm, 205/45-17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing, 205/45-17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,680 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,994 miles

plastic covers covering underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,559 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)

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 VSJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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