2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · CE61 FVO
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 110,952 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE61 FVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 110,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE61 FVO 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 (CE61 FVO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CE61 FVO Mileage History
- 09/05/2023102,375 mi
- 07/05/2024106,574 mi+4,199 mi
- 07/05/2024106,574 mi
- 07/05/2025110,878 mi+4,304 mi
- 15/05/2025110,952 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 4,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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