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WV61 BBK

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BBK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 90,245 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 90,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Water pump

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,633 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 42,726 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,392 miles

Coolant leak Bottle cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2020 36,392 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Bottle cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,735 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 29,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,822 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 14,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket fractured (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,687 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 BBK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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 BBK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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