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HV61 FWC

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 39,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 30,364 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,632 miles

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2023 27,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,255 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 26,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,465 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe and rear silencer brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 24,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe and rear silencer brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,441 miles

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

Front pipe and rear silencer mounting brackets broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have tread and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 23,428 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front pipe and rear silencer mounting brackets broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have tread and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,597 miles

Both centre pipe exhaust mountings broken

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 20,589 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Both centre pipe exhaust mountings broken

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 20,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,466 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,561 miles

Emissions test passed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,567 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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HV61 FWC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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HV61 FWC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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