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BK11 CEN

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,286 mi
Last recorded162,286 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 162,286 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2026 162,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 154,722 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 154,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe LOOSE! (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 146,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 146,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount detached - inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour 1 of 2 position lamps too bright (incorrect bulb) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 registration plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 146,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,481 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 113,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,892 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 96,892 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,738 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,702 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,515 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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BK11 CEN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CEN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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