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MV11 NVN

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 NVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 135,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 129,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 119,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,146 miles

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

handbreak travel

Fail 10 Mar 2023 111,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbreak travel

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 74,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2018 68,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,536 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,582 miles

back box mounting braket broken

center section of exhaust muonting braket broken

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 NVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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