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J123 LWE

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,794 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,789 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure both centre mounts not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,771 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 54,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 6 Apr 2023 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 46,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 42,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 27,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 27,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,301 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,120 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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J123 LWE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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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J123 LWE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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