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PJ11 MPY

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 119,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,529 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,151 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,075 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads near metal /low discs worn thin scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads down to metal and discs scored/corroed (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,770 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads appear to be getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads appear to be getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both inner edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both inner edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 93,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge 205,45,17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hanger snapped off

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,108 miles

exhaust brk infront of rear box broken

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,104 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust brk infront of rear box broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,355 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges both side

Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,355 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges both side

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 54,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,453 miles

front exhaust braket broken

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and tread cracked

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit, nail in tread and tread cracked

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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PJ11 MPY is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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PJ11 MPY is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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