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SP61 YXF

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YXF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 146,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,928 miles

oil leak engin

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,167 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside outer sill cover loose

coolant level low

Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 119,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 116,419 miles

Front strut tops noisey

Fail 19 Dec 2021 116,419 miles

Front strut tops noisey

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

damp around dpf fluid tank

Fail 23 Dec 2020 107,357 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

dash indicating a engine fault but EML not staying on

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm edges badly worn 205/45zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,518 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,603 miles

centre/rear exhaust hanger is insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2014 23,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre/rear exhaust hanger is insecure

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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SP61 YXF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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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SP61 YXF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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