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XX05 APO

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 APO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2.4mm tread depth] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,456 miles

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2.4mm tread depth] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 132,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [Beam axle] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 93,573 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak [Lamda reading high due to exhaust leak] (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [Silencer] (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [Beam axle] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,092 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,668 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,735 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 106,910 miles

Front Windscreen stone chip damage

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

Rear Tyres irregular/stepped wear inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2022 79,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,754 miles

Front small chip windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small chip windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,994 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 69,895 miles

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 Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,926 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,267 miles

scratch on windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 25,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

scratch on windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear exhaust hanger broken

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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XX05 APO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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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XX05 APO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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