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MV61 VBF

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 103,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 103,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,052 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 100,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,972 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 95,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,175 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 87,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced has temp repair (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULB (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND CUT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,635 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 54,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS SNAPPED (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,513 miles

X2 EXHAUST MOUNTS DETERIORATED

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,222 miles

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Fail 27 Nov 2015 39,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,369 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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MV61 VBF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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MV61 VBF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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