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VK61 NYV

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,206 mi
Last recorded112,206 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 112,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 111,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,817 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,578 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2022 107,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 97,063 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,335 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 38,334 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 38,334 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,183 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Oct 2014 11,404 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 NYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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