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OY61 BTO

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 117,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,789 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,756 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant bottle empty

nearside front fog light fell out

Fail 29 Sep 2020 82,703 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant bottle empty

nearside front fog light fell out

Pass 28 Sep 2019 74,906 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,906 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,265 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 47,265 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,435 miles

osf/nsf/osr/nsr tyre walls have micro cracks but no cords exposed.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,883 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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OY61 BTO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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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OY61 BTO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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