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NL11 VYU

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,320 mi
Last recorded108,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 VYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 107,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 105,103 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 100,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,969 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 93,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,269 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 89,166 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,600 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing

offside front tyre tread depth low

Fail 30 Nov 2018 80,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre treads perishing

offside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,268 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on outer tread

Nearside Front wiper blade is starting to not clear effectively

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on outer tread

Nearside Front wiper blade is starting to not clear effectively

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps are on (1.2.1e)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,957 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2014 38,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VYU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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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NL11 VYU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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