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VK61 XEC

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,113 miles

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,113 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,901 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,925 miles

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

BRAKING EFFORTS ON PRESCRIBED LIMITS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,880 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,880 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,500 miles

o/s/f cv gator clip broken

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to record

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 XEC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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