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VK61 OAJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,604 mi
Last recorded54,604 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 53,114 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 53,114 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side outer clip broken to secure gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 51,865 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear plus cut in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,510 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,963 miles

front brake discs need changing when pads worn out

Fail 5 Oct 2020 42,963 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged near side rear and flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs need changing when pads worn out

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,900 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,900 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 28,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side front and corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side front and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,960 miles

near side front wheel has a small dent on the inner edge of the rim

wiper blades leave slight smears on screen

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 OAJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was VK61 OAJ registered?

VK61 OAJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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