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VO61 LNE

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,364 mi
Last recorded132,364 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 LNE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 132,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn heavily. recommend full inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,740 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 115,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,080 miles

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Nearside Front radiator mounting broken

Offside Front mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 108,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Nearside Front radiator mounting broken

Offside Front mirror loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 104,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S Daytime running lamp missing

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,940 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 91,936 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,133 miles

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

front fog lights insecure , offside day time running lights insecure and missing nearside day time running lights

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,133 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control chassis support member to radiator damaged and bent, no support to radiator ,radiator damaged and leaking (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing to door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front fog lights insecure , offside day time running lights insecure and missing nearside day time running lights

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,791 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside plastic sill cover/trim insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

small stone chips to windshield

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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VO61 LNE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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VO61 LNE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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