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BK61 AKJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 57,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,522 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 49,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 49,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,768 miles

Front exhaust bracket is corroded and snapped

Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,288 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 39,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 39,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,801 miles

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated and blowing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,801 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated and blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,913 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

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

Front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded and broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,062 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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BK61 AKJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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BK61 AKJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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