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SH61 JDU

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 JDU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 113,020 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,749 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 108,749 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R7 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 101,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 91,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,720 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,583 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount fractured

Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount fractured

Pass 23 May 2016 44,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 44,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,462 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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SH61 JDU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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SH61 JDU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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