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YD61 CGZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 CGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2026 97,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,571 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot clip loose but still preventing dirt from entering.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,418 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 36,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,410 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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YD61 CGZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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YD61 CGZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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