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Y26 SHY

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

62,838 mi
Last recorded62,838 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 SHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,838 miles

rear silencer bracket deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 61,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,400 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 60,396 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 59,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,860 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 61,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 57,140 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,788 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 54,740 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,482 miles

service light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 36,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Advise headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,933 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Advise headlamp

Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,289 miles

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

Rear Outer Both tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,536 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Outer Both tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,004 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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Y26 SHY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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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Y26 SHY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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