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WV61 AYP

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,814 mi
Last recorded57,814 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 AYP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust support partly insecure.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/support (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 57,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust support partly insecure.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/support (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,120 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 53,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,858 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

coolant low.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,044 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Multiple exhaust hangers damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas and brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 45,044 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Multiple exhaust hangers damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas and brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 40,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2020 35,346 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces, will need replacing soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 26,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 17,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached

coolant level low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,677 miles

exhaust back box (front) hanger not fully secure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,605 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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WV61 AYP is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AYP is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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