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GE61 STE

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,102 mi
Last recorded145,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE61 STE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 145,102 miles

Front suspension anti-roll bar excessively mounted to O/S of front subframe!

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all road wheels excessively corroded

corrosion of suspension components

service light illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,929 miles

Front anti-roll bar slightly moved to O/S of subframe mounting position

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 130,250 miles

corrosion of suspension components

Fail 30 Aug 2024 130,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

corrosion of suspension components

creak from front suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,158 miles

creak from front supension!

exhaust and mountings deteriorated

service light illuminated

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

creak from front supension!

exhaust and mountings deteriorated

service light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,236 miles

Front flexy pipe detached

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,229 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexy pipe detached

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,942 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,588 miles

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

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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GE61 STE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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GE61 STE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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