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SW11 GBV

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2025 75,821 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp is illuminated when position lamp is switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,104 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,057 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,448 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,882 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,482 miles

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

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

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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SW11 GBV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SW11 GBV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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