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CY61 CYU

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,923 mi
Last recorded121,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 121,766 miles

Exhaust system insecure only one mounting left holding system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,390 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 115,390 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,019 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,929 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged rubber on side walls pealing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front inner wheel arch guard close to tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,772 miles

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

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))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged rubber on side walls pealing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front inner wheel arch guard close to tyre

Pass 13 May 2021 90,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 90,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 80,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2019 64,096 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

coolant on min mark

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,251 miles

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Mar 2017 35,250 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,340 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 24,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,776 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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CY61 CYU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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CY61 CYU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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