2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SM60 DXH
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 76,776 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM60 DXH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2022
- 76,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM60 DXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (SM60 DXH) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SM60 DXH Mileage History
- 26/08/202276,772 mi
- 29/08/202276,776 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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