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DG11 GRX

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,344 mi
Last recorded171,344 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 GRX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 171,344 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 165,981 miles

Bonnet pawl broken,still able to access engine comportment

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 19 Feb 2025 165,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet pawl broken,still able to access engine comportment

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 20 Feb 2024 162,546 miles

Clutch judder

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 19 Feb 2024 162,546 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Fuel injector leaking combustion gasses (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch judder

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,906 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 153,901 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 153,852 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 146,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,632 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,425 miles

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

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

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

oil leak coming from gearbox

Fail 15 Feb 2019 133,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak coming from gearbox

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 125,991 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust bracket broke but still supported.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,716 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres perishing inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,749 miles

emissions were tested and met but the dga could not register a reading

Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions were tested and met but the dga could not register a reading

Pass 28 Feb 2014 733,242 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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DG11 GRX is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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DG11 GRX is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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