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SC11 CYE

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,692 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 135,692 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,283 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 131,283 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,354 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 126,354 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,799 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 121,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 116,897 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,652 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 55,680 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,873 miles

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

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

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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SC11 CYE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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SC11 CYE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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