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NL11 VYV

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,111 mi
Last recorded152,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 152,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front coolant low

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 147,762 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 147,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 141,289 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not working as required and don't park in an off position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 127,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,793 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 121,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 118,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018

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

chip in windscreen 5mm

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 82,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,903 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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NL11 VYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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 VYV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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