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FH11 CGV

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,057 mi
Last recorded139,057 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 CGV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 139,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (front of frame marked) (marked) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear exhaust mounting missing/broken off but exhaust system not become detached yet (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 118,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (front of frame marked) (marked) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear exhaust mounting missing/broken off but exhaust system not become detached yet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT/ TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (front of frame marked) x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

One of two rear exhaust mountings missing but exhaust system not likely to become detached

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,801 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings defective/damaged but not loose yet

Fail 30 Aug 2022 102,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings defective/damaged but not loose yet

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,582 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 97,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface ,and poor condition (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface,and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake in-balance close to limits of 17%

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 94,615 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,969 miles

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

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

front brake pads over half worn

rear tyres going out of shape around treads 205/45/17

Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads over half worn

rear tyres going out of shape around treads 205/45/17

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,695 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack around inner wall.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads around half worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

rear tyres starting to going out of shape on inner treads.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,695 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack around inner wall.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake pads around half worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

rear tyres starting to going out of shape on inner treads.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,162 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and middle mounts broken of exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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 11 Jun 2016 71,643 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,516 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FH11 CGV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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FH11 CGV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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