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SY11 VLX

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 107,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit to high 0.83 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at front and rear behind sill covers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 100,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 96,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,211 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,532 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loss

Fail 4 Jun 2022 87,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loss

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2021 80,848 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 66,676 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 66,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,472 miles

damage to nearside sill

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,470 miles

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

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

damage to nearside sill

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,156 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre 1.0mm inner shoulder

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,156 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre 1.0mm inner shoulder

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2017 58,985 miles

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

driveshaft seals leaking

Fail 10 May 2017 58,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 7 May 2016 56,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 54,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 52,956 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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SY11 VLX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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SY11 VLX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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