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YH61 XWS

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,051 mi
Last recorded90,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,051 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,552 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,552 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad detatched from backing pad moves when wheel is rotated.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2021 78,914 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,554 miles

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

N/S door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,927 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper exhaust bracket deteriorated but secure.

Offside Rear Upper heat shield loose.

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,925 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper exhaust bracket deteriorated but secure.

Offside Rear Upper heat shield loose.

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,701 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,701 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,806 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,041 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 XWS is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XWS is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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