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YS11 VJY

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,066 mi
Last recorded129,066 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 128,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear LIGHT UNITS DIFFERENT

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,052 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrroded (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Track Rod Bars on Steering Rack Has Slight Play Both Sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 81,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrroded (3.5.1n)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Track Rod Bars on Steering Rack Has Slight Play Both Sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,167 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,522 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VJY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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YS11 VJY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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