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SL11 VUH

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 VUH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,517 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,517 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,493 miles

Brake cable knotted both rear cables frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

fluctuation on front brakes

rear brake discs corroded & inner brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,277 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive play In Front Drop links Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear Brake Discs Worn Badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,929 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 45,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split in middle (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,489 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 31,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,868 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

ex brackets corroded at centre pipe and back box, ex still secure at time of test

Fail 6 May 2015 25,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,544 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VUH is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUH is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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