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AX11 CLY

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,153 mi
Last recorded107,153 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 107,150 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe next to the hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both fronts and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 98,805 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,084 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,503 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 50,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,934 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing uneavenly

advise rear wiper blade is split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing uneavenly

advise rear wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,715 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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AX11 CLY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AX11 CLY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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