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AU61 VNP

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,856 mi
Last recorded31,856 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 31,856 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 31,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 28,863 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 28,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 24,892 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 24,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 23,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 22,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,150 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 21,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear back box bracket broken but system still secure

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 VNP is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AU61 VNP is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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