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YF61 UBU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,675 mi
Last recorded148,675 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 133,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 132,218 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (WISHBONE BUSH'S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,069 miles

front number plate poor con

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2022 108,069 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front number plate poor con

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,878 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 101,878 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,840 miles

both rear tyres on close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres on close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,095 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,087 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,537 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,537 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,325 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,297 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,671 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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YF61 UBU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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YF61 UBU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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