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LV61 NRU

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 NRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,680 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 117,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,370 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 113,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 111,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 111,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

signs of leak from ad blue tank closer check recommended

tyre bald on inner shoulder + on 2 mil tread depth replacement recommended

Fail 6 Oct 2022 97,375 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

signs of leak from ad blue tank closer check recommended

tyre bald on inner shoulder + on 2 mil tread depth replacement recommended

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The coolant is low!

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,878 miles

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

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

Front and Rear Exhaust brackets broken, system still secure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front and Rear Exhaust brackets broken, system still secure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,064 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,054 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,959 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 19,639 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 14,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,825 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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LV61 NRU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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LV61 NRU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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