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FD11 XYL

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,482 miles

Rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 28 Aug 2025 129,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 117,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,544 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,685 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,239 miles

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

all brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2020 78,239 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2019 49,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 49,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 42,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 27,293 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

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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FD11 XYL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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FD11 XYL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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