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FT61 AOL

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,916 mi
Last recorded56,916 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,916 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 56,916 miles

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

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

Coolant low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,450 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 53,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 48,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,616 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 44,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,113 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,935 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2019 33,935 miles

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

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

coolant tank empty

exhaust backbox hanger broken

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 30,529 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 30,529 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,271 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 27,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,117 miles

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

backbox hanger snapped but system is still secure

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,729 miles

exhaust back box hanger snapped but system is still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,848 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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FT61 AOL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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FT61 AOL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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