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SM61 CDO

2011 Citroen DS3

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 63,023 miles

Front both front day time running lights not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 63,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front both front day time running lights not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,269 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 57,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail on inner edge ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 52,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,128 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 49,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,221 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,888 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 39,888 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Nov 2018 34,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Dec 2017 24,355 miles

Front tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,693 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 14,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,231 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 10,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 9,145 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 9,145 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SM61 CDO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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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What year was SM61 CDO registered?

SM61 CDO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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