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PN61 VTD

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VTD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake has little reserve travel

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 27 Oct 2025 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake has little reserve travel

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre damage to tread ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (inner beads) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish (205/45x17)

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake has little reserve travel

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres getting low on treads (nearside cuts in outer sidewall) 205/45x17

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake has little reserve travel

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2021 79,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2019 72,432 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,752 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cuts in them.

Front and rear exhaust mounts are broken.

Front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

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

Rear brake discs are lipped and the pads are getting low.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,437 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,254 miles

brake pads low all round

Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads low all round

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,431 miles

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat,not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished on tread side

Offside Rear seat has a child seat,not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread side

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PN61 VTD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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PN61 VTD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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