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SA61 JHE

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 JHE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 100,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 99,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 91,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,723 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 77,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,706 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear discs signs of wear

rear tyres tread low

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,914 miles

Rear rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,339 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,402 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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SA61 JHE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SA61 JHE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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