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MT11 PLV

2011 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2026 133,080 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 126,840 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 120,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 113,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 112,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,701 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 76,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,077 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 54,077 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,992 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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MT11 PLV is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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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MT11 PLV is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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