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Outstanding Recall

2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DE61 CEJ

DE61 CEJ

2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08/09/2011. Recorded mileage 169,576 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CITROEN DS3
Year / Origin
2011 · Chester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
169,576 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc

DE61 CEJ Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
  • 169,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DE61 CEJ Mileage History

  1. 02/09/201445,684 mi
  2. 02/09/201445,684 mi
  3. 06/02/201548,318 mi+2,634 mi
  4. 06/02/201665,925 mi+17,607 mi
  5. 06/02/201665,925 mi
  6. 04/02/201785,647 mi+19,722 mi
  7. 06/03/2018100,628 mi+14,981 mi
  8. 08/03/2018100,628 mi
  9. 19/02/2019115,024 mi+14,396 mi
  10. 03/03/2020122,005 mi+6,981 mi
  11. 12/04/2021128,380 mi+6,375 mi
  12. 09/04/2022213,825 km
  13. 09/04/2022213,825 km
  14. 22/04/2023137,261 mi
  15. 13/04/2024151,886 mi+14,625 mi
  16. 12/04/2025160,566 mi+8,680 mi
  17. 18/04/2026169,576 mi+9,010 mi

Average of roughly 10,657 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DE61 CEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 06:03
MOT Analysis

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

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (DE61 CEJ) between September 2014 and April 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.

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