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SK61 VCX

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 76,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,841 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 74,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,937 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 72,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,434 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 26,434 miles

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

Front Outer both tyres perishing on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,797 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 15,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid and rear hangers corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outter (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,981 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SK61 VCX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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SK61 VCX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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