CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA11 SBU

2011 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationLA11 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield at tank loose

exhaust secure but sitting on metal bar

Fail 4 Jun 2026 87,480 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield at tank loose

exhaust secure but sitting on metal bar

Pass 28 May 2025 85,991 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake pipes and hoses grease, patches undersealed.

Pass 28 May 2024 83,254 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located correctly.

Fail 28 May 2024 83,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located correctly.

Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad spring incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 56,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,571 miles

Front HANGER BROKEN

Nearside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre exhaust mounting detached from pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,602 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

LA11 SBU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LA11 SBU?

You can check the full history of LA11 SBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA11 SBU registered?

LA11 SBU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 August 2011.

Is LA11 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA11 SBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA11 SBU 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 LA11 SBU. 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.