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RK61 XGS

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,988 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket missing exhaust is still fully supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket missing exhaust is still fully supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,497 miles

exhaust bracket missing

Fail 11 Jun 2024 102,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,501 miles

Rear exhaust system has slight wear but not excessive.

Fail 12 Jun 2023 98,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust system has slight wear but not excessive.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm) (worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 94,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm) (worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 91,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,852 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,340 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,286 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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RK61 XGS is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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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RK61 XGS is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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