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VN61 JWX

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 123,992 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe into the caliper, part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 100,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe into the caliper, part of the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,949 miles

cv joint noisy on full lock

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,949 miles

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

cv joint noisy on full lock

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,275 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 88w tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 70,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,963 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,962 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken away from system (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,068 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,068 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VN61 JWX 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 57.9%.

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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VN61 JWX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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