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BF61 SXG

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 SXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 120,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,802 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,796 miles

Body panel insecure front bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,688 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 103,685 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 103,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 100,035 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,021 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nsr tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,313 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,377 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,124 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 16 Sep 2014 32,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NSF tyre bald inner edge, cuts to tyre, however cords not visible.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre bald inner edge

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped where corroded. Still adequately supported

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

NSF tyre bald inner edge, cuts to tyre, however cords not visible.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre bald inner edge

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped where corroded. Still adequately supported

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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BF61 SXG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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BF61 SXG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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