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KN11 OTE

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,274 mi
Last recorded90,274 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre exhaust brackets snapped

Fail 12 Dec 2024 89,594 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamps both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear registration plate lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,985 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,327 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi degraded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi degraded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,045 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill crushed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,911 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Body component slightly loose sill trim, sill also damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside 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 insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Body component slightly loose sill trim, sill also damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,383 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 76,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,272 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2016 44,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 32,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KN11 OTE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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KN11 OTE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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