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DG61 VNO

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front subframe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 113,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front subframe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,584 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 99,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,617 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 87V All four tyres cracked - Advise replacing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,617 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 87V All four tyres cracked - Advise replacing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 73,627 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 73,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,052 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,811 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 61,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,964 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,813 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 VNO 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 60%.

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 VNO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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