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RAY 220W

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,051 mi
Last recorded158,051 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 220W
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 158,051 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Aug 2026 157,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2025 139,627 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FIXING BOLTS IN WRONG PLACE. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FIXING BOLTS IN WRONG PLACE. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO GONE OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,957 miles

Offside Front cv boot has slight cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 73,098 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 73,098 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear(brackets) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 69,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,248 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inspection of rear inner brake pads difficult

Fail 28 Jun 2017 53,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported two brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deteriorated and has several cuts to the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on both outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inspection of rear inner brake pads difficult

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,123 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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RAY 220W is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White 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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RAY 220W is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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