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AV61 OZA

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,475 mi
Last recorded207,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 OZA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 207,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 195,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 195,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No movement at full extent of travel (5.3.2 (b))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 171,375 miles

Bonnet release system missing handle ,however can be readily opened.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts also slight scoring present inner surface area/Rears wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged NSF,OSR to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 158,684 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,694 miles

Both lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,640 miles

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

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

Both lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,616 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT IN INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND SPLIT ON INNER SIDE WALL SHOWING CANVAS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,891 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 127,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 126,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,023 miles

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

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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AV61 OZA is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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AV61 OZA is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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