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LM61 XVF

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 69,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 69,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 64,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 56,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,215 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 42,215 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mounting hanger corroded off and rear silencer strap corroded through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 41,852 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 41,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 39,375 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 39,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,480 miles

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

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

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

Oil level is low

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Fail 16 Dec 2016 31,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil level is low

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,191 miles

Coolant level is low

N/S/R Tyre has a nail

N/S/R Tyre is 65% worn

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

O/S/F and N/S/F brake pads are 60% worn

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

Rear exhaust pipe is insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,260 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 24,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XVF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XVF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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