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AV10 HDE

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 HDE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,999 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 123,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 115,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 112,173 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 112,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,357 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,336 miles

exhaust mount missing

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 99,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,910 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 98,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,452 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not park in correct position (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 79,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,117 miles

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,117 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AV10 HDE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV10 HDE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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