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GV11 CZE

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 103,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may need topping up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working ? (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 90,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting down

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting down

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush stating to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,359 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,977 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs Heavily worn

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,942 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency 17%. Passed by 1%.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% Imbalance. PASSED ON LOCKS. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,086 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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GV11 CZE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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GV11 CZE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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