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YG61 NGZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 NGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 130,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Opacity mean value : 4.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill whole length has multiple holes but large one near OSF seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush totally unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,718 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sill

uneven wear osf tyre inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2025 126,718 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sill

uneven wear osf tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,550 miles

under body corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,392 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 3 Oct 2022 110,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,176 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,305 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,809 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,809 miles

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

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

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

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))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YG61 NGZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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YG61 NGZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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