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VN61 NJZ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,153 mi
Last recorded192,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 192,153 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 192,153 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner C.V boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn/delaminated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak/misting from driveshaft inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 188,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 183,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges and is at 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play but not excessive at time of test. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges and is at 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connecting pipe has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 176,120 miles

Coolant level minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 176,118 miles

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

Coolant level minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake is slightly slow to apply

Fail 29 Dec 2021 153,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake is slightly slow to apply

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,281 miles

Front wheel arch liner rub on the tyres slightly

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure but unlikely to fall

Fail 7 Jan 2021 135,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arch liner rub on the tyres slightly

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure but unlikely to fall

Pass 4 Jan 2020 110,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,521 miles

0 emissions recorded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

0 emissions recorded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,552 miles

All brake discs rusting. Engine cover & undertrays.N/side front wiper blade worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,873 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,783 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)

One of the rear exhaust hangers is corroded and broken off

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

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 NJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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