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CV11 FVN

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,000 miles

Anti roll bar slightly shifted from central position over to Nearside. Advise to seek advice from the manufacturer’s dealer.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slight wear on edges

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 89,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Badly discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

Anti roll bar slightly shifted from central position over to Nearside. Advise to seek advice from the manufacturer’s dealer.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slight wear on edges

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 85,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fog light colour faded

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 79,868 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall has slight damage but not down to internal cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 75,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall has slight damage but not down to internal cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,330 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface rust on rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear wiper blade is starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,952 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,469 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,961 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,152 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,400 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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CV11 FVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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CV11 FVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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