2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · SY61 RFL
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 74,731 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY61 RFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
- 74,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY61 RFL 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 (SY61 RFL) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SY61 RFL Mileage History
- 07/09/202371,623 mi
- 07/09/202371,623 mi
- 03/09/202473,647 mi+2,024 mi
- 28/09/202473,649 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/202574,731 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 1,439 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
The 1.6-litre "Prince" petrol engines are notorious for timing chain tensioner failure and chain stretch, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
The petrol engines are known to consume significant amounts of oil (up to 1L per 1,000 miles), which can lead to low oil pressure and accelerated engine wear.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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