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L33 AJV

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 AJV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,712 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed in front of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed in front of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 112,654 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,944 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,201 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,683 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,803 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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L33 AJV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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L33 AJV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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