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DG61 ECY

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

253,377 mi
Last recorded253,377 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ECY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 253,377 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear axle bushes have slight play x2

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 253,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear axle bushes have slight play x2

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 244,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shocker mounting points x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2023 244,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shocker mounting points x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 231,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 231,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 224,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 224,500 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box brackets corroded x2

Pass 2 Sep 2020 217,778 miles

rear axle bushes worn and split

Fail 2 Sep 2020 217,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle bushes worn and split

Pass 31 Aug 2019 204,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 168,889 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2018 168,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 141,927 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,148 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2014 61,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,082 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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DG61 ECY 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 61.1%.

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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DG61 ECY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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