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S9 GJU

2011 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 GJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 67,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,711 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 58,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 52,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside - inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside - inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,444 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 45,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,144 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and perish outer sidewall

rear exhaust hanger snapped ..still supported enough

Pass 3 May 2016 22,207 miles

Nearside Front upper support bearing assembly beginning to collapse.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 22,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective top mount nut not securely fastened. (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front upper support bearing assembly beginning to collapse.

Pass 20 May 2015 19,409 miles

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

deterioration of front brake disc faces

Pass 17 May 2014 16,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 16,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cut on wall 205/45r17 88V

rear cover removed to check seat belts

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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S9 GJU is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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S9 GJU is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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