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VK61 MFU

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 MFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 112,093 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 112,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2025 102,200 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill trim insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2025 102,200 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sill trim insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,847 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,177 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 71,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,545 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,690 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 6 Apr 2017 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 43,533 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,559 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 MFU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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VK61 MFU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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