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MV11 BZM

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 BZM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 100,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 100,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyer worn on the i. Side

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dtop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Dics pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,948 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 31 Jan 2025 96,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box inner mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 92,426 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box inner mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box inner mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box inner mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component insecure Sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,111 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,827 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,243 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face is corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a insecure child seat present (5.2.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.95 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc inner face is corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.0 mm (4.1E.1)

Rear service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7B,2)

Rear service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 22% (3.7B.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,243 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face is corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a insecure child seat present (5.2.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.95 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc inner face is corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.0 mm (4.1E.1)

Rear service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7B,2)

Rear service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 22% (3.7B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,490 miles

It is illegal to fit obstructions in the drivers view of the road (8.3.1e)

Items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.20 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.18 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The exhaust centre pipe along its length has mounting brackets detached (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,490 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Items secured to windscreen (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items secured to windscreen zone A (8.3.1e)

It is illegal to fit obstructions in the drivers view of the road (8.3.1e)

Items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.20 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.18 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The exhaust centre pipe along its length has mounting brackets detached (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside and nearside rear tyres on 1.6mm

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

rear pads low

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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MV11 BZM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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MV11 BZM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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