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AV11 XVL

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,735 mi
Last recorded44,735 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,735 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 44,711 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 40,063 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 39,535 miles

All Exhaust Hangers Corroded

Exhaust Mounting Defective Back Box Bracket Corroded But System Still Secure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 38,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger Corroded(System Still Secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp Has Condensation Inside Of Lens

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,412 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlight

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 36,412 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlight

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,230 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 35,229 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,102 miles

all tyres in poor condition and cracking to sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,762 miles

front tyres cracking on tread and edges

rear tyres cracking on tread and edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,731 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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AV11 XVL is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AV11 XVL is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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