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VF61 AWU

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 155,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 155,191 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2023 138,087 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 138,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 134,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,658 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 14,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 14,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,695 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,377 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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inside

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,000 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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VF61 AWU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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VF61 AWU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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