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PE61 XEO

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XEO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,541 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 78,385 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 69,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,623 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,610 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 43,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust hangers broken but appear to be supported enough repairs advised

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,609 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,768 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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PE61 XEO is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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PE61 XEO is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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