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ML61 ZGR

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,048 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 103,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,459 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,186 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Distortion And Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 72,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Distortion And Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,557 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,633 miles

Offside Front seat can not be tilted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,633 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seat can not be tilted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,902 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,902 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,677 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,831 miles

exhaust centre brackets broken

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall - cords not exposed

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 ZGR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZGR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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