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VU61 JFO

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2024 106,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,824 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 89,801 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,335 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 81,335 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,263 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 50,263 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,664 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limits (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,320 miles

Both rear tyres heavily split and perishing replace ASAP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limits (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,311 miles

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

rear tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,835 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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VU61 JFO 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 70.6%.

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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VU61 JFO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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