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NL61 MZV

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 MZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 122,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 113,929 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 100,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,899 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,176 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,831 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,587 miles

after market front headlamp bulbs fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated at centre (8.2.2)

after market front headlamp bulbs fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,962 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 42,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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NL61 MZV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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