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FG61 YYV

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 72,472 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 72,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,411 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 63,105 miles

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

Offside 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,977 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,490 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,313 miles

FIRST AND SECOND EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,230 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhust clamp starting to snap off

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 YYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was FG61 YYV registered?

FG61 YYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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