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FV61 MKO

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,114 mi
Last recorded129,114 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 MKO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 129,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 4 Sep 2025 123,837 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,745 miles

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 10 Aug 2022 102,166 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front shocker casings slightly corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rust lips on rear brake discs

various slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,531 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,021 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits (2.5 mm outside edge)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,961 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Uneaven tread wear on Nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,335 miles

Emissions are too clean to register on analyser

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front brake discs wearing thin & corroded & pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust mount corroded & centre exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,335 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Emissions are too clean to register on analyser

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front brake discs wearing thin & corroded & pads wearing thin

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded & centre exhaust mount snapped off

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,964 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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FV61 MKO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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FV61 MKO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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