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BL60 UHY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,990 mi
Last recorded142,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 UHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 142,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorbers showing corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Short hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor are around spring and trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule short hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flare nut corroded and expanding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area around spring and trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and separated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre to rear of outer sill corroded to excess, inner and outer sill seperated (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Short hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor are around spring and trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule short hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flare nut corroded and expanding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area around spring and trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (forward) bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 136,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (forward) bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield to fuel tank loose

Offside Rear Rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded and holed

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 130,283 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Vehicle accessory mount stuck securely to inside of windscreen, unable to remove before or during test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield to fuel tank loose

Offside Rear Rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded and holed

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions elevated, advise investigation

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Body component slightly loose O/S sill lower trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake effort low, advise investigation

Fail 16 Feb 2022 124,599 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers view obstructed by securely fixed accessory mount, unable to remove before or during test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF tyre two bulges to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring board mounted above battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions elevated, advise investigation

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre extreme wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF tyre deep gouge to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre extreme wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Body component slightly loose O/S sill lower trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake effort low, advise investigation

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 118,297 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 71,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,793 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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BL60 UHY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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BL60 UHY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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