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NE04 HVE

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE04 HVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 117,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plus 0.05 applied limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill signs of repair

Offside Outer sill trim insecure

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

engine fault warning message illuminated

exhaust heat shield insecure

front shockabsorbers corroded

sump pan damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2025 117,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shockabsorbers corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service warning lamp illuminated engine fault message in centre display

Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2023 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,122 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 94,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,193 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,816 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 87,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,164 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hanger snaped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snaped (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,082 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,271 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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NE04 HVE is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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NE04 HVE is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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