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PE61 UFS

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 UFS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 101,877 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 101,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,731 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 91,730 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 86,959 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 86,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,425 miles

Engine header tank empty

Nearside Rear Tyre has two deep cuts in outer side wall

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine header tank empty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has two deep cuts in outer side wall

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,783 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,526 miles

diesel smoke test completed but did not produce a reading due to low emissions

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 43,677 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,192 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,536 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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PE61 UFS is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow 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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PE61 UFS is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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