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SM61 CEU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 102,975 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter clip not securing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box to centre section corroded at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,775 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 57,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,895 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 26,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 13,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

back box exhaust mount insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2015 9,501 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2015 9,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 4,961 miles

O/S front tyre sidewall wearing .

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 CEU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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