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SL61 LWY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,751 mi
Last recorded47,751 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LWY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 43,403 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 43,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 39,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 38,683 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 36,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,886 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 35,885 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,485 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,572 miles

advise n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2016 17,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

advise n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,702 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,975 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 LWY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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What year was SL61 LWY registered?

SL61 LWY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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