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MF61 JVL

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,404 mi
Last recorded65,404 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,404 miles

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,286 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 61,286 miles

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

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

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,720 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 57,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,036 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 54,035 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,423 miles

lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,327 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished/worn

Fail 6 Aug 2021 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished/worn

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge and warping on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge and warping on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 42,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge and warping on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge and warping on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,921 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,211 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,947 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,050 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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MF61 JVL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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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MF61 JVL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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