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WV61 BFZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 117,210 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,161 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 109,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,384 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 98,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rear hanger weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,025 miles

Offside Front chassis has been repaired behind bumper

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2015 43,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BFZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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