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SD61 WUE

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 141,565 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 141,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 141,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,310 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 134,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 117,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill cover loose at rear

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Radiator bottom hose retaining spring clip broken, advise to replace!

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 107,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb/wiring/plug correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low off scale / beamset (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts, advise to run out the pads then replace discs also, may last about six months depending on mileage. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,645 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure heat shielding panel. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. bulb not seated correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts, advise to run out the pads then replace discs also, may last about six months depending on mileage. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible knocking when encountering rough surfaces (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,594 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,594 miles

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

Exhaust front support has corroded away, requires welding.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam renewed fuse, now ok. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted. (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs now replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger insecure (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,270 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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SD61 WUE 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 57.9%.

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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SD61 WUE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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