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GL11 KFY

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 KFY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,646 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking from multiple points (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushing detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fan belt tensioner insecure

lower gearbox mount fouling on subframe

nsf front fog lamp removed and air intake fitted

rear seats and seat belts have been removed prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring insecure around engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front No locking nut fitted to N/S/F ball joint

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats have been removed

Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure around engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front dameged [bumper / wing]

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 87,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure around engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front dameged [bumper / wing]

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,041 miles

LAMP ON NEARSIDE OF BUMPER INSECURE

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT OTHERWISE SECURED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres foul inner wing liners (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged at nearside

water level low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,077 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S BUMPER

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Central Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,667 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Bumper insecure ()

DAMAGE TO N/S BUMPER

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Apr 2017 44,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,487 miles

both front tyre have light sidewall damage not show cords

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,159 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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GL11 KFY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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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GL11 KFY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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