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ML61 SMO

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 SMO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 93,708 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 93,708 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not present (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 89,770 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,903 miles

offside front brake disc corroded in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2025 87,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

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

offside front brake disc corroded in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,823 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,761 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,908 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 78,898 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 62,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,395 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,961 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 SMO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SMO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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