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YG61 OVX

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,447 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,091 miles

Front and centre exhaust hangers snapped

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,122 miles

Centre exhaust hangers snapped

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 68,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Centre exhaust hangers snapped

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 52,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust hangers corroded and snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,651 miles

Front and rear exhaust hanger snapped

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear exhaust hanger snapped

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 36,528 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 29,580 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear n\s and o\s brakes sticking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 23,014 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear n\s and o\s brakes sticking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,691 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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YG61 OVX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YG61 OVX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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