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LX11 YTE

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,607 mi
Last recorded164,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 YTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 164,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 164,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 159,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded / weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 159,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded / weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 149,409 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 149,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 142,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

x1 rear exhaust hanger corroded / weakened

x1 rear exhaust hanger corroded / weakened / missing

Fail 18 Jan 2022 130,948 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

x1 rear exhaust hanger corroded / weakened

x1 rear exhaust hanger corroded / weakened / missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (also starting to perish) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,311 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,044 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,037 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,876 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres low on tread and have cuts in the sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,342 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Feb 2014 44,143 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

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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LX11 YTE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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LX11 YTE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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