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PJ11 YHW

2011 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,373 mi
Last recorded61,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 YHW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 61,373 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))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,056 miles

Front Front wipers starting to smear

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot weeping small amount of grease

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers Smearing

Fail 9 Aug 2024 56,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant level Low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers Smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished ADVISE replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 49,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,583 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 47,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 31,477 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,410 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 YHW is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHW is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 August 2011.

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