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AV61 TLU

2011 Citroen DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,212 mi
Last recorded62,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 62,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 58,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,259 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 54,259 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 44,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,995 miles

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,101 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged CUTS IN BELT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged CUTS IN BELT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,939 miles

Exhaust system center mounting bracket partially broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system center mounting bracket partially broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,314 miles

both rear tyre valve stems perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,247 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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