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CB61 EAR

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB61 EAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,297 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,565 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 85,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,247 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,241 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,293 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,293 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box rear hanger (7.1.1)

Eml light on

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,888 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and damage to side wall not down to wirer

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,366 miles

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

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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CB61 EAR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow 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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CB61 EAR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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