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HG61 BNZ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose mounted incorrectly

Fail 29 Oct 2025 136,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose mounted incorrectly

Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,403 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 125,403 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 115,790 miles

All 4 brake hose ferrules very rusty

Both front inner wheel rims buckled

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Front to rear brake pipes rusted to the limit at rear

Rear coil springs rusty

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2023 115,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 rear brake hose ferrules very rusty

Both front inner wheel rims buckled

Both rear coil springs very rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Front brake discs rusty and worn very low

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Front to rear brake pipes very rusty at rear

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,675 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 104,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 104,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Offside of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,305 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust strap rusty

Slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim and tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 68,656 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,302 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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HG61 BNZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc 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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HG61 BNZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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