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RJ61 UVB

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 UVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 48,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,487 miles

Offside Headlamp compensated. Beam pattern sufficient.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (oe) Split and perished. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (oe) Split and perished. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp compensated. Beam pattern sufficient.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,638 miles

Central Corrosion setting into exhaust at mounting bracket.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged, also split and perished.(oe) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged. Also split and perished. (oe) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Corrosion setting into exhaust at mounting bracket.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp unit condensated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (oe) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 39,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leakage. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front to centre clamp rotten,insecure and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp unit condensated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (oe) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,768 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 25,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,800 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 22,800 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 17,060 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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RJ61 UVB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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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RJ61 UVB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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