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AL11 SYK

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 SYK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,093 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 132,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 124,531 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 117,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 107,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 96,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,615 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 85,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2017 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 68,892 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 40,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 40,568 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 28,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 28,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AL11 SYK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL11 SYK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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