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AU61 VLZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,186 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 122,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot insecure but still considered to prevent the ingress of dirt

Fail 13 Jan 2025 116,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot insecure but still considered to prevent the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported centre/rear

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,811 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,060 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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AU61 VLZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AU61 VLZ registered?

AU61 VLZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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