2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · HN61 AEJ
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 85,104 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN61 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 85,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
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HN61 AEJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (HN61 AEJ) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HN61 AEJ Mileage History
- 16/11/202267,147 mi
- 15/11/202376,394 mi+9,247 mi
- 20/11/202481,536 mi+5,142 mi
- 29/11/202481,565 mi+29 mi
- 19/11/202585,104 mi+3,539 mi
Average of roughly 5,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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