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X8 HTB

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 HTB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 121,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 131,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 121,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,245 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 115,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PERISHING CRACKING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 70,906 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,906 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 57,819 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 52,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,006 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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X8 HTB is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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X8 HTB is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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