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VF61 AYK

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AYK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 144,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,835 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 137,821 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 124,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,525 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,199 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside condensation behind lens

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,182 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside condensation behind lens

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,038 miles

exhaust silencer bracket broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,236 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

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

Offside Rear Penultimate exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Penultimate exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,093 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket broken

Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,668 miles

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

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

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 AYK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AYK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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