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YS11 BFZ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 139,168 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 139,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bar slid over to one side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,357 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 121,353 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND DRIVE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND DRIVE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 103,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,043 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,453 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 74,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,677 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 67,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,079 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside 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 exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,062 miles

Front exhaust bracket detached

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55ZR16W XL (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyres wearing edges and cracking 195/55ZR16W XL

Front exhaust bracket detached

Offside Rear Tyre cracking 195/55ZR16W XL

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,794 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front exhaust bracket detached

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,549 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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YS11 BFZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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YS11 BFZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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