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YR61 XCY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,504 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,218 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,958 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,958 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,235 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 110,005 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,511 miles

Nearside and o/s rear tyes starting to perish in tread pattern

Offside cv gaitor deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and o/s rear tyes starting to perish in tread pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside cv gaitor deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,029 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 65,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2014 46,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YR61 XCY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was YR61 XCY registered?

YR61 XCY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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