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BK11 VAM

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 96,047 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 93,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre is 12 years old 2013

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,546 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is 12 years old 2013

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high reflector lens has been cable tied into position (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective has been cable tied into position with hole in reflector lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification upper mounting not correctly fitted into suspension turret (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 11 years old

Fail 30 May 2024 90,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn smooth, to the extent holed weakened on edge (metal pedal) (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre is 11 years old

Pass 12 May 2023 85,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 80,100 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 79,982 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 75,486 miles

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

2/ both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 26 May 2020 70,695 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 70,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,936 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2019 62,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,802 miles

rear silencer box bracket broken

Fail 30 Jul 2018 51,667 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to broken rear spring, car sitting low at rear (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working with sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear silencer box bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,031 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass.

Undersides of sills not tested as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,277 miles

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,982 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 VAM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VAM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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