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BK11 BVU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 70,231 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 67,691 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 65,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

screen wash poor performance

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,432 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 63,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

screen wash poor performance

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 61,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,421 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 59,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,355 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,651 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,217 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket detached. Centre bracket detached/missing (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily worn and corroded on inner faces offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear screen wash not functioning

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,824 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,824 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracking to both rear tyres

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,911 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,458 miles

FRONT DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED

NSF AND NSR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 11 Mar 2014 31,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED

OSF,NSF AND NSR TYRES PERISHED

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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BK11 BVU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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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BK11 BVU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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