2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · BU11 YLB
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 147,291 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU11 YLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 147,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU11 YLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (BU11 YLB) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall marked with chalk also tyres on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BU11 YLB Mileage History
- 23/03/2022111,071 mi
- 22/03/2023121,374 mi+10,303 mi
- 22/03/2024129,346 mi+7,972 mi
- 19/04/2024129,675 mi+329 mi
- 30/05/2025147,291 mi+17,616 mi
Average of roughly 11,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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