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CV61 XLM

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,519 mi
Last recorded189,519 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 XLM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 189,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2026 189,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2025 175,144 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

this vehicle has one outstanding recall

Fail 10 Sep 2025 175,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,016 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 167,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 147,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,055 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,809 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,175 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,161 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,539 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,539 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,635 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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CV61 XLM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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CV61 XLM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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