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S70 HLW

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 HLW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 61,685 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 59,256 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 59,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by rear sub-frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,296 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 55,052 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 55,049 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 52,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 49,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 48,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 48,686 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 46,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,690 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 42,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,708 miles

Backbox bracket missing. But exhaust still secure at time of test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,000 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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S70 HLW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White 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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S70 HLW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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