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SD61 LFK

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 LFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 54,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail snapped (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,934 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 50,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and lipped change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing also front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 44,053 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and lipped change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing also front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 33,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 30,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 28,842 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX FRONT MOUNT CORRODED SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,436 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

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

Oil leak OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL

Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 14,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SD61 LFK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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SD61 LFK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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