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SL61 VYG

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VYG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 133,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,012 miles

Central stop lamp affected by rear wiper motor

Fail 21 Nov 2024 132,012 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation frayed (1.1.15 (d))

Central stop lamp affected by rear wiper motor

Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 123,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,390 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,122 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,068 miles

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

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated osf and nsf (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,068 miles

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

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated osf and nsf (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,599 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished but not yet showing cords

exhaust hanger on mid section broken but system still secure

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,612 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

exhaust system mounting bracket broken at front and rear ( temporary repair to rear bracket)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,019 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 22,019 miles

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

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 VYG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VYG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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