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WV11 XBG

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,770 mi
Last recorded129,770 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 XBG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 129,540 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,644 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 122,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,701 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 87,701 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 66,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 66,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,161 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,154 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s o/s rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,031 miles

o/s outer sill dented

Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer sill dented

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,084 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 XBG is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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WV11 XBG is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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