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PJ11 VSK

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 70,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 66,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,998 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel likely to become detached sill skirt loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,820 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 54,820 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,525 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 51,525 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,718 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 47,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 36,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 hangers (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,802 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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PJ11 VSK is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSK is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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