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R99 XSR

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 XSR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 95,107 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 95,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror's damaged but not effecting driver's view

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

Offside Front Mirror's cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror's damaged but not effecting driver's view

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

Offside Front Mirror's cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,397 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 88,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,567 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,239 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,239 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,449 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,303 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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R99 XSR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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R99 XSR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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