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FG11 VNT

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 VNT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable defecting .

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded at upper insert.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable defecting.

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded at upper insert.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,934 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,933 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,675 miles

Bonnet release cable corroded excessive.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces advise early replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,675 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release cable corroded excessive.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces advise early replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,257 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,256 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ON ARRIVAL

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,490 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 82,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,099 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,921 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,967 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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FG11 VNT is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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 VNT is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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