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C18 GCR

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GCR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,820 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp inoperative

front and rear exhaust hanger defective

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,214 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,537 miles

Bit of play in rear wheel bearings

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts bulbs pale (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust metal mounting in places been hose clipped back on but loose or moves a lot and back box last metal mounting very corroded

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service light on dash fault with engine ?

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 69,523 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 69,523 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels have a slight blind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm also worn on edges 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels have a slight blind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm also worn on edges 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,698 miles

Front brake discs lipped badly

Fail 12 Dec 2018 60,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs lipped badly

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tread cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front mtg broken

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tread cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front mtg broken

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,171 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge (legal limit)

play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 3 Dec 2016 52,074 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge (legal limit)

play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

exhaust rear mtg broken

o/s/r brake slight binding when wheel spun by hand

Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C18 GCR is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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C18 GCR is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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