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LV11 LCW

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,554 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. NS AND OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,467 miles

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))

Offside 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 11 Mar 2022 77,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 71,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,952 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

coolant level below the minimum mark

x1 exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

coolant level below the minimum mark

x1 exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,277 miles

offside wiper split

rear exhaust silencer hanger rusted through

Fail 12 Mar 2016 28,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper split

rear exhaust silencer hanger rusted through

Fail 17 Mar 2015 19,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,008 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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LV11 LCW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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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LV11 LCW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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