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LS11 XYW

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 97,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 95,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 94,037 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,035 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount needs welding on (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,507 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 91,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 81,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 519,477 miles

Manifold heat shield not secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear and cuts in tyre but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe mount bracket missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,446 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 34,164 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LS11 XYW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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LS11 XYW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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