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SB11 HBE

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,332 mi
Last recorded118,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 HBE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery light on dash

engine malfunction massage on dash no eml on

service light on dash

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 tyre twisted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery light on dash

engine malfunction massage on dash no eml on

service light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,620 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all support brackets corroded from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad is metal to metal with brake disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also on3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,662 miles

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

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

boot tested as presented

exhaust support brackets corroded off.

Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,662 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

boot tested as presented

exhaust support brackets corroded off.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 58,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 58,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,494 miles

rear silencer hanger corroded off

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken rear hanger (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,779 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded at edges(inner surface)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,187 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 20,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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SB11 HBE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SB11 HBE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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