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WV61 BBJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 120,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays and Covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,779 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Drivers/Passengers (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on the top Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

This vehicle has a outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 114,754 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Drivers/Passengers (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on the top Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

This vehicle has a outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Centre/ Only Rear Holding Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 110,105 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Front Drivers Passengers/Drivers Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Centre/ Only Rear Holding Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,408 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,690 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre sawtoothing/feathering on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,006 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,205 miles

rear adult seat belts not checked due to child seat fitment

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,875 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper poor but still clears screen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear 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 BBJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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WV61 BBJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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