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LM61 AYP

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 AYP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 107,605 miles

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

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 102,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fan belt damaged - lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fan belt damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,424 miles

coolant tank empty

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Feb 2020 71,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant tank empty

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,617 miles

all rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

both front tyres bald on edges

coolant level low

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Mar 2019 58,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

both front tyres bald on edges

coolant level low

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,704 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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LM61 AYP is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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LM61 AYP is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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