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BG54 BLS

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,523 mi
Last recorded179,523 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BLS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 179,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bottom rear mount split ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 169,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge slightly advisory (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread at 2 mm min is 1.6 mm advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 159,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Rear Heat shields rotted through mounts advisory

Pass 25 Mar 2023 149,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 149,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 136,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 126,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 126,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,909 miles

Exhaust system insecure center hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,647 miles

alternator belt and idler

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,641 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

alternator belt and idler

exhaust front mount bracket broken off

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,071 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,753 miles

Offside Outer 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 discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 29,339 miles

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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BG54 BLS is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BG54 BLS is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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