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PN11 XGU

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 XGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,577 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only 90kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full beam flickering. some affectation.

Fail 10 Jul 2025 116,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only 90kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

full beam flickering. some affectation.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 113,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,184 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 99,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanging bracket corroded off at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 146,196 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 146,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 68,680 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 55,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,155 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,475 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 19,052 miles

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PN11 XGU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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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PN11 XGU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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