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LJ11 KVD

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 80,458 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,346 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 69,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing visible damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 58,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing visible damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,761 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 50,706 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged / deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,566 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,874 miles

rear exhaust box strap/support bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,299 miles

Rear rear exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 14 May 2015 23,393 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still suported

Fail 16 May 2014 19,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,849 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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LJ11 KVD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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LJ11 KVD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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