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YC11 LJE

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,461 mi
Last recorded66,461 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,461 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall .C0ntact Citroen for information and arrange a free repair

Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,622 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 59,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,802 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 52,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,821 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,773 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,773 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2019 48,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 47,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,552 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 43,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,008 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YC11 LJE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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What year was YC11 LJE registered?

YC11 LJE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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