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VN61 AOW

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 71,768 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to metal on metal pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge [ 205/45/17/88V ]

Fail 19 Aug 2022 47,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge [ 205/45/17/88V ]

Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link vert slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 26,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,978 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,978 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,707 miles

Central Front sill trim cover partially insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges heavily worn,tyre also very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished (heavily cracked/split) no exposed cords or ply

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished (heavily cracked/split) no exposed cords or ply

Fail 26 Jul 2017 19,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges heavily worn,tyre also very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished (heavily cracked/split) no exposed cords or ply

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished (heavily cracked/split) no exposed cords or ply

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,504 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Aug 2014 10,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VN61 AOW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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VN61 AOW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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