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VE60 NKL

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 NKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,565 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 83,565 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,194 miles

Nearside Front rear view mirror on door cracked/not affecting vision

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

this vehicle has outstanding recall/contact citreon for info and arrange repair

Fail 11 Jul 2025 79,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front rear view mirror on door cracked/not affecting vision

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

this vehicle has outstanding recall/contact citreon for info and arrange repair

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 70,020 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,068 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))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 59,068 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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))

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

small exhaust leak from rear exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,600 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low tread

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 1 Feb 2018 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low tread

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,881 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 35,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 29,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear hanger for exhaust system broken but exhaust secure

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,535 miles

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

rear hanger for exhaust system broken but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,530 miles

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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VE60 NKL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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VE60 NKL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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