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FT11 BBV

2011 Citroen DS3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 167,877 miles

Nearside D R L not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle

Fail 10 Jun 2026 167,877 miles

Nearside D R L not working

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Jun 2025 159,890 miles

Nearside D R L not working

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,294 miles

Nearside DRL inop

Rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2024 141,294 miles

Nearside DRL inop

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,597 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL lamp inoperative

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 123,597 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL lamp inoperative

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,210 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 69,955 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 69,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,017 miles

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

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 split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,306 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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FT11 BBV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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FT11 BBV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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