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SL61 LYC

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,941 miles

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

Underbody corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,941 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,858 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 13 Aug 2022 71,422 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure two snapped brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2021 64,988 miles

Front Brake Pads Low

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 64,955 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 64,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Feb 2020 63,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,328 miles

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrodied on both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodied (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,386 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrodied on both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodied (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 38,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,141 miles

rear back box bracket broken

Fail 19 Feb 2016 28,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear back box bracket broken

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 18,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 LYC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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SL61 LYC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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