2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YR11 XCF
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 93,036 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR11 XCF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 93,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR11 XCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (YR11 XCF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YR11 XCF Mileage History
- 10/10/202276,520 mi
- 12/10/202383,622 mi+7,102 mi
- 10/10/202490,619 mi+6,997 mi
- 06/10/202593,036 mi+2,417 mi
Average of roughly 5,524 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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