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VK61 DPY

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,616 miles

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

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

mist oil under the engine

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle rear seat belt works in an unoccupied seat ( 7.1.2 ) seat belt latch on the wrong side of the seat belt stop button recommend to get it rectified . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 110,134 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in wiper swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 103,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 90,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 79,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,928 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 64,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,219 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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VK61 DPY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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VK61 DPY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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