2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · AX11 CMF
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 147,960 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AX11 CMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 147,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX11 CMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (AX11 CMF) between December 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AX11 CMF Mileage History
- 14/12/2023131,747 mi
- 14/12/2023131,747 mi
- 05/02/2025147,835 mi+16,088 mi
- 12/02/2025147,960 mi+125 mi
- 14/02/2025147,960 mi
Average of roughly 13,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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