# SL61SWZ — CITROEN DS3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL61SWZ is a Yellow CITROEN DS3, Petrol (1398cc), first registered 2011-09-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL61SWZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SL61SWZ |
| Make | CITROEN |
| Model | DS3 |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1398cc |
| First registered | 2011-09-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-04-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 61.9%
- Total defects recorded: 59

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 19:16:13 | PASSED | 95,531 MI | 2027-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2026-04-22 13:35:05 | FAILED | 95,529 MI | — |
| 2025-04-25 13:44:38 | PASSED | 93,909 MI | 2026-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2025-04-25 09:21:24 | FAILED | 93,907 MI | — |
| 2024-02-20 07:24:46 | PASSED | 84,708 MI | 2025-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-01-31 09:08:58 | FAILED | 84,625 MI | — |
| 2023-01-03 11:13:01 | PASSED | 81,286 MI | 2024-01-10 00:00:00 |
| 2022-12-29 09:22:17 | FAILED | 81,286 MI | — |
| 2022-01-07 16:11:01 | PASSED | 76,760 MI | 2023-01-10 00:00:00 |
| 2021-12-15 13:44:32 | FAILED | 76,734 MI | — |
| 2021-01-11 12:47:37 | PASSED | 71,954 MI | 2022-01-10 00:00:00 |
| 2021-01-11 11:56:19 | FAILED | 71,954 MI | — |
| 2020-01-06 11:23:36 | PASSED | 67,399 MI | 2021-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-03 08:54:54 | PASSED | 64,668 MI | 2020-05-22 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-03 08:54:53 | FAILED | 64,668 MI | — |
| 2018-05-23 10:07:10 | PASSED | 60,596 MI | 2019-05-22 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-05 10:48:59 | PASSED | 53,702 MI | 2018-05-05 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-28 11:24:27 | PASSED | 45,857 MI | 2017-05-05 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-28 07:53:00 | FAILED | 45,857 MI | — |
| 2015-05-06 14:20:18 | PASSED | 36,704 MI | 2016-05-05 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-01 14:40:14 | PASSED | 29,364 MI | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-04-24 19:16:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2026-04-22 13:35:05 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2025-04-25 13:44:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2025-04-25 09:21:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

**2024-02-20 07:24:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front brake discs corroded on inner edge
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2024-01-31 09:08:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2022-12-29 09:22:17 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

**2022-01-07 16:11:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear registration lamp inoperative
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

**2021-12-15 13:44:32 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2021-01-11 11:56:19 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

**2019-05-03 08:54:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-05-03 08:54:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2016-04-28 07:53:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

**2014-10-01 14:40:14 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: ex mounting bracket broken back box

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL61SWZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL61SWZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.