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ML61 SKF

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 SKF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 97,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,924 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,681 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 73,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 67,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,828 miles

both front tyres split on outer walls

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,242 miles

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken

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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ML61 SKF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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ML61 SKF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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