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GK11 BMV

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,069 miles

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

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

rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,069 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2024 119,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine noise from drive belt area ..advise to fix before car break down

Fail 23 Aug 2023 111,831 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine noise from drive belt area ..advise to fix before car break down

Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,167 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,269 miles

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,269 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges of tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges of tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges of tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges of tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns rear and os rear tyres are perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 65,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns rear and os rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,265 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,870 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 41,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,768 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system is still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system is still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

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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GK11 BMV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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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GK11 BMV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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