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CH03 BUT

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 BUT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 142,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 133,443 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 127,206 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 118,691 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 118,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose on outer cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,378 miles

Rear rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,077 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres deteriorated cracks around walls

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,075 miles

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres deteriorated cracks around walls

Pass 1 May 2015 60,845 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 May 2015 60,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2014 55,072 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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CH03 BUT is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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CH03 BUT is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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