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SL61 VYS

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 87,789 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 73,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,694 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 60,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,176 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 59,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,949 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,141 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 54,141 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 48,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 45,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,989 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,624 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 VYS is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYS is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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