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OV61 DHO

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,899 mi
Last recorded122,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,899 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 122,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 109,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,748 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,739 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective co2 is high (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill cover loose but secure

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,905 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside sill cover loose but secure

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 90,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,125 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,423 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,380 miles

advise front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

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

Unable to inspect outer sills body kit fitted

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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OV61 DHO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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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OV61 DHO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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