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HY11 TJZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,067 mi
Last recorded111,067 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 TJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,666 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 102,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,707 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 86,014 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 76,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 76,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,370 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 63,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,595 miles

two exhaust mounts deteriorating but system supported at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,703 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 22,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HY11 TJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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HY11 TJZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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