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PE11 ZHJ

2011 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,711 mi
Last recorded39,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 39,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 38,096 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 38,096 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 36,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 34,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 34,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing Ball joint securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eps light came on then went off

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre & n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre close to inner wing on lock

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2018 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper cut (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eps light came on then went off

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre & n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre close to inner wing on lock

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,193 miles

Offside Front wheel close to inner on lock to the right

Offside Rear hole in rear back box

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

covers fitted

esp abs light comes on when started and goes off

front brake pads low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Jan 2017 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure wire rubbing rear wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear hole in rear back box

covers fitted

esp abs light comes on when started and goes off

front brake pads low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 13,320 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 ZHJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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PE11 ZHJ is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 May 2011.

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