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LR61 USZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 USZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,529 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 123,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 117,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 117,148 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is cracking / perishing cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is cracking /perishing cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,000 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 84,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,902 miles

Front discs and pads are very heavily worn

Rear exhaust box hanger is broken off but exhaust system is still secure.

Fail 29 Sep 2018 74,462 miles

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

Front discs and pads are very heavily worn

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

Rear exhaust box hanger is broken off but exhaust system is still secure.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 34,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

no smoke from exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

no smoke from exhaust

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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LR61 USZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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LR61 USZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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