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BD61 DVB

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,017 mi
Last recorded88,017 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened The end of the arm is bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.50 mm and the tread is misshaped on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.20 mm and the tread is misshaped on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 5 Sep 2025 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dim until the sidelight are operated. (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened The end of the arm is bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.50 mm and the tread is misshaped on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.20 mm and the tread is misshaped on the inside. (5.2.3 (e))

THE VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL. CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 81,867 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,922 miles

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

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,547 miles

wear to both front tyres nearside BORDERLINE

Pass 23 Oct 2021 75,064 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,073 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,252 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 16 Jan 2019 68,252 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))

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,581 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 38,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs worn and brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,748 miles

rear discs worn and brake pads are starting to wear thin

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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BD61 DVB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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BD61 DVB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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