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LD61 ZYU

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OUTER CLIP LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING CORRODED NEAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 50,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OUTER CLIP LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING CORRODED NEAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,560 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip coming loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 47,560 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip coming loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 43,854 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 42,022 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,028 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 32,057 miles

Both Front Tyres Scrubbing Outer Edge's

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 29,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,342 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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LD61 ZYU 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 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 ZYU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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