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FG61 GZV

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 110,864 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,998 miles

Front front sub frame corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,072 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,072 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded / pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,787 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,376 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,376 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,708 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,443 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,221 miles

Nearside Rear 205/45/17 tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn uneven on inner edge 205/45/17 (DOT=2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear 205/45/17 tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn uneven on inner edge 205/45/17 (DOT=2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 53,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust connection (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit drivers rear and passenger rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 53,421 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust connection (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit drivers rear and passenger rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,328 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

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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FG61 GZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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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FG61 GZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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