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2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · AJ61 FPZ

AJ61 FPZ

2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 87,710 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN DS3
Year / Origin
2011 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
87,710 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2025 MOT for the 2011 Citroen DS3 showed 10 advisory and minor failure items, with no critical failures. Brake discs on all four wheels were worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened, and suspension components like the nearside front track rod end and offside front anti-roll bar linkage had slight play. A nearside rear tyre showed perishing, and the central rear registration plate was deteriorated. These issues suggest ongoing wear in braking and suspension systems, with no significant improvement since earlier MOTs. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake disc wear, suspension play, and tyre degradation. Brake discs were flagged in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with front and rear discs consistently showing pitting or scoring. Suspension components like track rod ends and ball joints had play in 2024 and 2025, indicating potential long-term wear or unresolved repairs. Tyre damage persisted between 2024 and 2025, raising concerns about rubber degradation or under-inflation. The trend shows partial improvement: the 2025 MOT passed after a 2024 failure, but recurring issues suggest incomplete resolution. Brake pad thickness and suspension play remained problematic, while structural deformation in the boot floor (noted in 2024) was still present in 2025.

AJ61 FPZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
  • 87,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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AJ61 FPZ Mileage History

  1. 11/07/202369,909 mi
  2. 11/07/202369,909 mi
  3. 29/06/202477,807 mi+7,898 mi
  4. 08/07/202478,264 mi+457 mi
  5. 22/07/202587,710 mi+9,446 mi

Average of roughly 8,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AJ61 FPZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (AJ61 FPZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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