CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN61 YTC

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,724 mi
Last recorded158,724 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 YTC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 150,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,219 miles

Front bumper has been tapped up (secure)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level low in bottle (topped up)

Fail 31 Aug 2023 136,219 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle and rear sections (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole at mounting joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper has been tapped up (secure)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level low in bottle (topped up)

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,231 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both central hangers corroded off the exhaust. From flexi pipe back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,231 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective both central hangers corroded off the exhaust. From flexi pipe back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,412 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,315 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,901 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,512 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,512 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,383 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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN61 YTC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN61 YTC?

You can check the full history of PN61 YTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN61 YTC registered?

PN61 YTC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is PN61 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 YTC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN61 YTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN61 YTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.