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GF61 BWU

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 48,059 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 47,519 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 47,020 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,584 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 43,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,854 miles

Exhaust back box bracket corroded off but system still supported

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,289 miles

exhaust backbox bracket corroded off

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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GF61 BWU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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GF61 BWU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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