2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · SH61 ACF
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 90,987 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SH61 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 90,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SH61 ACF Mileage History
- 11/12/202379,023 mi
- 10/01/202583,576 mi+4,553 mi
- 23/01/202583,576 mi
- 16/02/202690,977 mi+7,401 mi
- 18/02/202690,987 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH61 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (SH61 ACF) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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