2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,935 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,935 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    523 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.6%
  2. Suspension20.8%
  3. Body & chassis16.7%
  4. Brakes13.6%
  5. Tyres10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  7. Steering7.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Citroen DS3?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2011 Citroen DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,935 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen DS3?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Citroen DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).