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WV61 APF

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 122,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 114,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant reservoir container below minimal

heavy corrosion under side vehicle in places rear vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant reservoir container below minimal

heavy corrosion under side vehicle in places rear vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,266 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Engine smoking and burning oil. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag waring light on and message displayed in dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Engine smoking and burning oil. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 90,971 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicator bulbs flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,024 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 56,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,988 miles

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

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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WV61 APF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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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WV61 APF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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