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NL61 BVM

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,405 mi
Last recorded89,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 89,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 82,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,542 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 67,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,972 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,097 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) also distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,996 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 43,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,728 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyre treads cracking

coolant level low

Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,725 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Inner brake discs corroded

Rear tyre treads cracking

coolant level low

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,326 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 14,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NL61 BVM 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 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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NL61 BVM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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