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LC11 CHZ

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,953 mi
Last recorded166,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 166,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 158,942 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox has hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 147,792 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Both fronts)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 147,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Both fronts)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 134,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 120,001 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 120,001 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 104,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF bald on inner edge and at 2mm, both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure both central brakets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF bald on inner edge and at 2mm, both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,633 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 62,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,150 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 35,418 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking/spliting

nail in tyre both rears

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2016 35,418 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slight cracking/spliting

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 23,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC11 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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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LC11 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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