2011 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate: 59.8% (26,897 tests)
Is the 2011 DS3 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.1% -9.9 vs same-age |
60.1% visual scale |
| 2024 | 59.8% -9.1 vs same-age |
59.8% visual scale |
| 2025 | 59.4% -9.1 vs same-age |
59.4% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 DS3
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8,512 | 25.4% |
| 2 | Suspension | 6,482 | 19.3% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 4,697 | 14.0% |
| 4 | Brakes | 4,033 | 12.0% |
| 5 | Tyres | 3,135 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2,084 | 6.2% |
All DS3 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,411 | 58.3% | -9.0 pts | 95,077 |
| 2011 (this page) | 26,897 | 59.8% | -9.4 pts | 89,682 |
| 2012 | 42,422 | 59.2% | -12.0 pts | 83,448 |
| 2013 | 52,836 | 60.9% | -12.5 pts | 76,020 |
| 2014 | 52,951 | 62.1% | -13.7 pts | 69,537 |
| 2015 | 25,058 | 64.4% | -14.4 pts | 61,863 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Citroen DS3 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Citroen DS3 reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 59.8% of their MOT tests (26,897 tests, 2023–2025), -9.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 89,682 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 DS3?
The median tested example shows 89,682 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2011 DS3?
In this cohort petrols pass 62.0% of tests against 58.1% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.