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B21 LJN

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 15 Jul 2025 88,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 16 May 2025 88,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 84,240 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 84,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 70,238 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,418 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,050 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020
Pass 5 Oct 2018

N/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

O/s/r alloy wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Unable to read mileage on display

Pass 15 Aug 2017

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016

slight play n/s/f inner rack end

Fail 26 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure bottom ball joint insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 28 Aug 2015

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner cv boot slight insecure

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,128 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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B21 LJN is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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B21 LJN is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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