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HV61 RVZ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,430 mi
Last recorded195,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 195,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day runner inop

Offside Front fog light broken

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

Pass 3 May 2024 186,859 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 186,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 171,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 171,466 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))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 152,172 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 152,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 151,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 138,342 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2017 138,342 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2017 134,293 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2015 132,357 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and o/s/r . (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 132,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and o/s/r . (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RVZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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