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ML61 SMU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 SMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 91,357 miles

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

day time lights not working

Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,692 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 86,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm perished and stepped inner edge require replacement ASAP 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm perished stepped and nail in tyre require replacement ASAP 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi come away and rear hanger snapped off exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm perished and stepped inner edge require replacement ASAP 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm perished stepped and nail in tyre require replacement ASAP 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,278 miles

both rear inner brake discs/both rear inner brake pads starting to wear,but not excessive.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,798 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 68,736 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,554 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,553 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure to center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,399 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,397 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,597 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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ML61 SMU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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