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SL61 CZB

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 88,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 78,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s/r tail light obviously brighter than o/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear units corroeded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2024 72,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s/r tail light obviously brighter than o/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear units corroeded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,583 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,280 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front

Fail 30 Jul 2019 43,280 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front

Pass 26 May 2018 39,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 39,874 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached front bumper and light on n/s insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs corroded causing imbalance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 37,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,846 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 13,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,085 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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SL61 CZB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SL61 CZB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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