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SH61 BWY

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,583 mi
Last recorded132,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 132,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 130,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,572 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 128,123 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 66,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SH61 BWY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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What year was SH61 BWY registered?

SH61 BWY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SH61 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 BWY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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