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LN61 YTF

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,295 mi
Last recorded115,295 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 YTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,295 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexie brake hose insecure rubbing on the wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2026 115,295 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexie brake hose insecure rubbing on the wheel

Pass 14 May 2025 114,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,872 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,406 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,035 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,035 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,441 miles

exhaust silencer front bracket broken and support strap starting to corrode

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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LN61 YTF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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LN61 YTF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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