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AY11 XOE

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XOE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,335 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s &o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,990 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,026 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 104,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51% Limit applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage starting to seize (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 97,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,003 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted at time of inspection

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers fitted at time of inspection

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,339 miles

under body dry

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,338 miles

advise all exhaust hangers badly corroded

advise front exhaust hanger snapped

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,952 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,302 miles

Engine coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,117 miles

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,669 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has a cut

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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AY11 XOE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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AY11 XOE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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