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GU11 VZD

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,216 mi
Last recorded158,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 VZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 158,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,085 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 145,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,830 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 121,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 121,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,719 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 108,716 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,830 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,575 miles

Offside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has wear or free play but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,824 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,732 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,051 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,902 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GU11 VZD is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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GU11 VZD is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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