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HN11 VLU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 VLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 128,386 miles

Front seat mechanism slightly defective both side

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,316 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose BOTH SIDES (BUMPER CORNERS SLIGHTLY LOOSE) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (ALSO SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS AREA) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose BOTH SIDES (BUMPER CORNERS SLIGHTLY LOOSE) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (ALSO SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS AREA) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,131 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 108,222 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall [205/45/17] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread [2013] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front DRL Inop

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front DRL Inop

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,788 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 89,788 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 78,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,743 miles

Offside Doorsill trim insecure

Rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 4 May 2016 67,743 miles

Offside Doorsill trim insecure

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

Rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,392 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,391 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 46,956 miles

Back box exhaust mount bracket broken

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

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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HN11 VLU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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HN11 VLU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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