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SO53 MCD

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MCD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 112,577 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill excessively corroded front to rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded in front of rear wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls have slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,293 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on interior mirror. 2 x ornaments stuck on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls have slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,872 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,022 miles

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

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

Offside daytime running light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2021 82,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,614 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,062 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch gaurd (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch guard (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 61,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly torn on sidewall

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,830 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n s f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,987 miles

n s f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,011 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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SO53 MCD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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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SO53 MCD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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