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CY61 EFX

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 96,554 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 96,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Evidence of tyre fouling trim

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,469 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,661 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 63,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,757 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s rear are cracked , o/s front and n/s rear have side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s day time running light isnt working

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,867 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint has slight noise (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,694 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 52,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,626 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

service due light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2018 48,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

service due light is on

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 44,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket snapped away (just in front of rear exhaust box)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre outer wall heavily scuffed and in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,848 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,524 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 EFX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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