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LD61 VSC

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,007 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 90,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone rubber bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect High/dazzling - suspect bulb misfitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Deep sidewall cut through cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone rubber bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,281 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 71,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,982 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/gouges in both side-walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,325 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 47,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Aux Drive Belt Breaking Up & Grinding Through Belt Cover

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LD61 VSC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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LD61 VSC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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