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SL11 VTM

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

128,304 mi
Last recorded128,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,304 miles

front and rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 124,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,699 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 116,699 miles

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 107,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 107,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 105,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,216 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,250 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,728 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,673 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls (195/55/16)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,800 miles

Front tyres reaching limitof 1.6mm. Around 2.5mm remaining

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,800 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres reaching limitof 1.6mm. Around 2.5mm remaining

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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SL11 VTM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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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SL11 VTM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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