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LG11 VHC

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,552 miles

Coolant low

Drivers seat backrest cannot be folded forward but is secure in upright position

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 100,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Drivers seat backrest cannot be folded forward but is secure in upright position

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coming away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coming away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,546 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,753 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,752 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,597 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 63,597 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2018 57,676 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 44,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,863 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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LG11 VHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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.

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LG11 VHC is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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