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YH61 UKT

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 UKT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 144,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 14 Nov 2024 134,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,780 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 119,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,181 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front centre and rear mountings Brocken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,192 miles

osr brake disc is rusty and ALL wheels are binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,977 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 43,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,811 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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YH61 UKT is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YH61 UKT is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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