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SV08 STV

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 STV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 53,341 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanging (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,641 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,838 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 47,273 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

Fail 9 May 2019 47,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

Pass 9 May 2018 41,723 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads.

Pass 9 May 2017 36,915 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 11 May 2016 33,573 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in between treads.

Pass 12 May 2015 30,127 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre perishing

outter cover seals fitter

slight play nearside front drop link

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2015 29,994 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre perishing

outter cover seals fitter

slight play nearside front drop link

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 24,189 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit

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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SV08 STV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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SV08 STV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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