CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV11 XLZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 95,120 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,643 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 89,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,316 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 84,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,545 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Dec 2020 71,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 26,032 miles

REAR SILENCER FRONT SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN OFF

SUMP ON ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Fail 4 May 2017 26,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER FRONT SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN OFF

SUMP ON ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Pass 13 May 2016 25,053 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 25,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,756 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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV11 XLZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV11 XLZ?

You can check the full history of HV11 XLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV11 XLZ registered?

HV11 XLZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is HV11 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 XLZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV11 XLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV11 XLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.