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MW11 AVU

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,570 mi
Last recorded226,570 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 AVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 226,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 226,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 212,663 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rust under car

Pass 10 Nov 2023 198,385 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 198,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 181,527 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 181,502 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 167,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,252 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 139,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 67,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,867 miles

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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MW11 AVU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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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MW11 AVU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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