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HY61 KRG

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,360 mi
Last recorded76,360 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 KRG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 76,360 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 71,989 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear brake union) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 71,876 miles

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))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear brake union) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 69,305 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 69,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 65,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 65,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 61,690 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 61,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,161 miles

Exhaust front pipe and rear silencer mountings corroded away from exhaust

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust front pipe and rear silencer mountings corroded away from exhaust

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,208 miles

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 from sump

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,608 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 43,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 16 Sep 2015 32,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,404 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HY61 KRG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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HY61 KRG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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