2011 Citroën DS3 · 32,978 MOT tests
2011 Citroën DS3 reliability
2011 Citroën DS3s fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 DS3 years (32,978 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 86,459
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,978
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.7% of tests fail here (234% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën DS3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure14.7%
- Tyres8.9%
- Brakes8.7%
- Steering7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.88%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 7.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.66%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.04%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (17.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.51%) · Exhaust mounting defective (8.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.21%)
Is a 2011 Citroën DS3 reliable?
2011 Citroën DS3s fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 DS3 years (32,978 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën DS3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.88% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (8.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Citroën DS3 shows 86,459 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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