2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · VA11 GPE
2011 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 81,118 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA11 GPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 81,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA11 GPE 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 (VA11 GPE) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA11 GPE Mileage History
- 28/06/202277,809 mi
- 13/06/202379,461 mi+1,652 mi
- 14/06/202379,462 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202481,115 mi+1,653 mi
- 04/07/202481,118 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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