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YD11 RVC

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,177 mi
Last recorded159,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by deteriorated hanger/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 159,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by deteriorated hanger/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close, worn on inner edge and has kerbing damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm heavily perished and has kerbing damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2025 156,803 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 8 Mar 2024 154,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 144,638 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 144,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 1,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2019 142,173 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,868 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Out of its bracket (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,389 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,332 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,618 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

advisory ,,plastic over sills fitted

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,788 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,026 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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YD11 RVC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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YD11 RVC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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