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BG10 ELX

2010 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,890 mi
Last recorded144,890 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 ELX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,890 miles

advise nsf wheel arch liner loose

advise surface cracks in rear tyres advise replacement

Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,505 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 134,501 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,961 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 107,794 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 107,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,633 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside door mirror loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,633 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside door mirror loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,322 miles

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,322 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror damage

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside door mirror damage

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,108 miles

resr exhaust back box mounting lose but system still supported

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

resr exhaust back box mounting lose but system still supported

Pass 8 May 2014 39,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking 195 65r15

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,840 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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BG10 ELX is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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BG10 ELX is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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