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NU61 XKE

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 59,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 55,187 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 44,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep splits on side wall almost to failure limit

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 35,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,643 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

some under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 31,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

some under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,984 miles

exhaust system brackets corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 25,984 miles

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)

exhaust system brackets corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,986 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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NU61 XKE 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 72.2%.

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 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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What year was NU61 XKE registered?

NU61 XKE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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