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LT11 YCJ

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,149 mi
Last recorded165,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 YCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 165,149 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 165,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 156,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers

Fail 8 Mar 2022 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,952 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 72,830 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,230 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Jan 2017 52,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Jan 2016 31,005 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

N/S/F tyre 2mm

O/S/F tyre 3mm worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2016 31,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake discs heavily lipped

N/S/F tyre 2mm

O/S/F tyre 3mm worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions toio low too get reading

unable too examine rear seatbelts due too belongings on back seat

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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LT11 YCJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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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LT11 YCJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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