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FR61 OPT

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,620 mi
Last recorded126,620 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 126,620 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,229 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 107,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,181 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 97,145 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,736 miles

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,660 miles

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,165 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust middle metal hanger broken

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,080 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 67,061 miles

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 58,386 miles

Rear Exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 53,563 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 48,214 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,742 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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FR61 OPT is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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FR61 OPT is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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