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PE61 XVN

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,538 mi
Last recorded134,538 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 127,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing around welded hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing around welded hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 116,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,485 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,054 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 69,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,871 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,837 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,622 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 XVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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PE61 XVN is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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