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YS61 FJE

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 FJE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 108,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer bracket corroded but secure

Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi at front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket in front of silencer at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,470 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 98,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,913 miles

Bonnet release pull damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,490 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tires wearing unevenly round tires circumference on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tires wearing unevenly round tires circumference on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2019 45,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall curb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 45,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall curb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 37,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 30,913 miles

both front tyres starting to split on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2017 30,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to split on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2016 22,586 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 22,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 15,050 miles

exhaust mounting brackets splitting but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,798 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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YS61 FJE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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YS61 FJE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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