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NL11 BFF

2011 Citroen DS3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,022 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 110,999 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,911 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 107,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 103,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,390 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,931 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL11 BFF is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Beige 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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NL11 BFF is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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