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GJ11 CVH

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 97,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose plastic sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s front wheel arch trim slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil low

Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

oil low

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,195 miles

rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

rear tyres badly split on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 53,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 41,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,008 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre aged

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 7,665 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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GJ11 CVH is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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GJ11 CVH is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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