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AJ11 KPE

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,508 mi
Last recorded169,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 KPE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 169,508 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 169,506 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached near fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 152,560 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 152,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 129,848 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 129,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 121,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 121,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 113,426 miles

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight roughness in bearing

Pass 20 May 2021 104,297 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 104,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3 mil of tread and feathering on inside edge

exhaust bracket broken but supported by others

Pass 14 May 2019 90,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 90,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,503 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 May 2018 82,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2017 76,640 miles

front tyres worn uneven Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 11 May 2017 76,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front tyres worn uneven Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 12 May 2016 65,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 43,630 miles

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

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

offside rear brakes slightly binding

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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AJ11 KPE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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AJ11 KPE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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