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BD61 YVC

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 102,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 97,297 miles

Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Driver view effected by an obstruction on windscreen (sticker)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BOTH REARS LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,978 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Front wiper beginning to smudge screen

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,978 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Front wiper beginning to smudge screen

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket coming adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,445 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,474 miles

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 YVC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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BD61 YVC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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