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VE61 LBL

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 101,567 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode under protective coating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded under protective coating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts all around both edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket loose on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 101,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode under protective coating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded under protective coating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts all around both edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket loose on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe silencer mounting se (6.1.2 (a))

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Fail 29 Sep 2025 95,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe silencer mounting se (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 93,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 93,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,982 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,724 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 72,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,281 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 67,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 60,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear clamp corroded/insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear clamp corroded/insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,140 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,546 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,578 miles

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

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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VE61 LBL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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VE61 LBL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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