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BT61 KNV

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,931 mi
Last recorded133,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,931 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 133,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,997 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 89,997 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,779 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 84,779 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,632 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 82,631 miles

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,434 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 67,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 67,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,535 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 58,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,262 miles

advise chip on w/screen

advise slight play on o/s/f inner steering arm joint

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 48,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise chip on w/screen

advise slight play on o/s/f inner steering arm joint

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 29,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still 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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BT61 KNV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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BT61 KNV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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