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LE05 DOW

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 DOW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 138,041 miles

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

o/s rear heatshield loose

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,482 miles

Rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 28 Aug 2025 129,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,067 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2023 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 117,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,544 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,685 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at trailing arm mount (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2020 78,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre staring to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 49,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 49,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,496 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 57,495 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,163 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 38,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,100 miles

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened plus offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion plus offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear brake light inoperative

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened plus offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion plus offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sereen jett not jetting enough water to windshield

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 27,293 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,914 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 34,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyres

Fail 29 Oct 2011 24,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,874 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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LE05 DOW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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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LE05 DOW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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