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PE11 PAO

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 PAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 101,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2026 101,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2025 98,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 98,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 95,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 91,153 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 91,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 87,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 83,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 83,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 79,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 79,408 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 74,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,637 miles

Front discs lipped

Hand brake lever cover deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2017 64,637 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs lipped

Hand brake lever cover deteriorating

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 62,070 miles

exhaust hanger bracket broke, near back box

Fail 19 May 2016 62,070 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust hanger bracket broke, near back box

Pass 21 May 2015 57,454 miles

o/s side skirt loose

o/s/f tyre bald on the inside edge, advised to change

Pass 28 May 2014 51,875 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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PE11 PAO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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PE11 PAO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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