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FV11 FTF

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,612 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,904 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,458 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 86,458 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,367 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 68,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bottom of the sills Covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,485 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,481 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 39,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,231 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 26,231 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,980 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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FV11 FTF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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FV11 FTF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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