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FL61 BLV

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 86,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,479 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,830 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

engine bay covers and under body trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,925 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,925 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,153 miles

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 14 Aug 2018 59,848 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,366 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,455 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 47,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,129 miles

exhaust support corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,954 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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FL61 BLV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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FL61 BLV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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