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WV11 BCU

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,889 mi
Last recorded69,889 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 69,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2024 60,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2024 60,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 59,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 53,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 50,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,573 miles

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

both front tyres perishing.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 35,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 33,327 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 33,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,420 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Dec 2015 27,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 May 2014 21,555 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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WV11 BCU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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WV11 BCU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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