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YH61 LJZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,651 mi
Last recorded147,651 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension ball joint, advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 147,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension ball joint, advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 142,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 140,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,091 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall cut and tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 104,321 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall cut and tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,002 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,957 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 69,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket broken

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2014 69,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket broken

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

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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YH61 LJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YH61 LJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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