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CV11 YBF

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,861 mi
Last recorded127,861 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 YBF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,861 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 127,855 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 125,805 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,858 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,858 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3x hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,422 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 89,422 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,983 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 65,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,449 miles

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

front and rear exhaust bracket snapped but still adequately supported by the middle bracket

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,011 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 YBF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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CV11 YBF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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