2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · AV61 VHE
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 112,654 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV61 VHE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 112,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV61 VHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (AV61 VHE) between November 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV61 VHE Mileage History
- 08/11/201426,384 mi
- 08/11/201426,384 mi
- 07/12/201533,082 mi+6,698 mi
- 09/12/201533,100 mi+18 mi
- 22/11/201637,288 mi+4,188 mi
- 24/11/201637,298 mi+10 mi
- 01/12/201743,139 mi+5,841 mi
- 06/12/201743,245 mi+106 mi
- 27/11/201848,309 mi+5,064 mi
- 27/11/201848,309 mi
- 14/11/201953,656 mi+5,347 mi
- 22/11/201953,718 mi+62 mi
- 24/11/202057,523 mi+3,805 mi
- 22/11/202163,904 mi+6,381 mi
- 03/12/202164,134 mi+230 mi
- 23/11/202272,720 mi+8,586 mi
- 26/04/202374,557 mi+1,837 mi
- 28/04/202374,558 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/202486,805 mi+12,247 mi
- 02/05/202486,806 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/202599,566 mi+12,760 mi
- 09/04/2026112,654 mi+13,088 mi
- 09/04/2026112,654 mi
Average of roughly 7,556 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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