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YT61 KNU

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,024 mi
Last recorded95,024 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 95,024 miles

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 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,300 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 86,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,505 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box hangar (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,112 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 43,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YT61 KNU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YT61 KNU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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