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SM11 KVH

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,278 mi
Last recorded107,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KVH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 107,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded general corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Pass 13 May 2025 99,862 miles

(general corrosion under vehicle)

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 99,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

(general corrosion under vehicle)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 89,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,834 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 May 2021 83,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp loose/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2020 83,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,151 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 74,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust metal mountings poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,937 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 20,883 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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SM11 KVH is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SM11 KVH is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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