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VN61 KUV

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,481 mi
Last recorded102,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 KUV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,481 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 102,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 98,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Mudguard insecure both skirts ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,846 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 87,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,277 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,427 miles

lower rear engine mount (large rubber bush ) splitting slightly

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,427 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator predominantly white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.67 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

lower rear engine mount (large rubber bush ) splitting slightly

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,845 miles

emissions close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2019 69,845 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure n/s/r brake flexi bulging (1.1.12 (d))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure center to rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f sidelight shows blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

emissions close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 62,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 62,206 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,686 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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VN61 KUV 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 60%.

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 KUV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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