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GY11 ZYW

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 134,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 126,791 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,580 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 120,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT NOT FULLY SECURED-GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer PLASTIC SILL TRIM NOT FULLY SECURED BY FIXINGS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING DETACHED FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 113,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT NOT FULLY SECURED-GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer PLASTIC SILL TRIM NOT FULLY SECURED BY FIXINGS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING DETACHED FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 105,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,496 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,365 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,540 miles

Exhaust bracket cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,456 miles

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

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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GY11 ZYW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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GY11 ZYW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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