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FG11 BUO

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,051 mi
Last recorded146,051 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 146,051 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 146,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 140,653 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 140,650 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust heatshield loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox lower mount have play

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Apr 2024 121,861 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox lower mount have play

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,468 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 102,079 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 102,076 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2020 100,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,778 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 16 Feb 2018 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner splitting to inner tyre side wall, could not see cord's at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test objects from mirror

Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,243 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner splitting to inner tyre side wall, could not see cord's at time of test

both front brake disc's worn, lipped

front tyre's getting low 3mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test objects from mirror

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,810 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,687 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

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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FG11 BUO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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FG11 BUO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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