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L10 LJV

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 95,457 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 95,457 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,503 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 74,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure not seated, unable to fully inspect (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,646 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 50,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

lip in brake discs and scored

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

lip in brake discs and scored

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,116 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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L10 LJV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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L10 LJV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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