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VC61 VHC

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,933 mi
Last recorded170,933 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC61 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 170,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,885 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 143,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 131,403 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 115,977 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, perished, at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no printout was produced

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,344 miles

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

vehicle passed emissions test, no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads worn

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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VC61 VHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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VC61 VHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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