2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · HJ11 HTX
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 149,203 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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HJ11 HTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 149,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ11 HTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Ds3 (HJ11 HTX) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Nearside rear wheel bearing loose, brake drum not sat correctly causing wheel to l”.
HJ11 HTX Mileage History
- 19/10/2022137,006 mi
- 19/10/2023141,333 mi+4,327 mi
- 02/12/2024149,201 mi+7,868 mi
- 16/01/2025149,203 mi+2 mi
- 17/01/2025149,203 mi
Average of roughly 5,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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