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AV61 VMP

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VMP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,028 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 120,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,319 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,107 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view defective wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hi imbalance,brakes lockout (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 105,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view defective wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hi imbalance,brakes lockout (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,793 miles

front and centre exhaust brackets broken.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front and centre exhaust brackets broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 82,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,778 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly damaged to outer wall

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/F and N/S/F roll bar inner .D. bush perishing

O/S/F and N/S/F wish bone inner bushes perishing/splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2020 73,778 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly damaged to outer wall

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/F and N/S/F roll bar inner .D. bush perishing

O/S/F and N/S/F wish bone inner bushes perishing/splitting

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,616 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 60,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing low & perished

rear tyres wearing low & perished

Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,943 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND SCORED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 29 Jul 2015 42,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND SCORED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,813 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 VMP is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VMP is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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