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PX61 RCZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 143,058 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 143,056 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 135,220 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 129,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 129,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective weld broken on rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective weld broken on rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,583 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 92,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,351 miles

Rear Both rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Exhaust mount hanger broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,368 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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PX61 RCZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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PX61 RCZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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