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LP11 XAM

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded heavily in multiple locations

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Shields fitted from new restricting access

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

axle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 84,244 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded heavily in multiple locations

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Shields fitted from new restricting access

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

axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 81,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,248 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,742 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker incorrectly placed (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,340 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,786 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs wearing thin and inner surfaces scored

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,786 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs wearing thin and inner surfaces scored

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,518 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 46,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has what appears to be a temp puncture repair , outer side wall worn where tyre has been run flat

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,988 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,924 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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LP11 XAM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White 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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LP11 XAM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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