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AY11 ZVZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mounting is corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2025 110,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mounting is corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 102,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,758 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,765 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 78,748 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 70,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,742 miles

Nail in tyre NEARSIDE FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,742 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in tyre NEARSIDE FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,254 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn CRACKLING ON FULL LOCKS (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF GREASE FROM LARGE CLIPPED END (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 6MM ACROSS COMPLETE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported @ FRONT PIPE AND REAR SILENCER HANGERS CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn CRACKLING ON FULL LOCKS (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF GREASE FROM LARGE CLIPPED END (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 6MM ACROSS COMPLETE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,130 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount corroded off exhaust

Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount corroded off exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust mount is corroded off exhaust, but is supported

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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AY11 ZVZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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AY11 ZVZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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