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LY60 AVE

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY60 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s outer wheel rims damaged

long parking brake travel

Fail 2 Jul 2026 131,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective dog bone

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s outer wheel rims damaged

long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,434 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,525 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 114,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 87,227 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,187 miles

drivers seat backrest can only be secured in the upright position

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat backrest can only be secured in the up right position

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,004 miles

both rear flexible brake pipes metal ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both door sills trims insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs look worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,558 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 9,307 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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LY60 AVE 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 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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LY60 AVE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 February 2011.

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