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CY10 ELW

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,667 mi
Last recorded123,667 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,667 miles

vehicle subject to airbag safety recall, contact your local citroen dealership at the earliest opportunity

Fail 17 Dec 2025 123,667 miles

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

vehicle subject to airbag safety recall, contact your local citroen dealership at the earliest opportunity

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,729 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 99,949 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,449 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,342 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,267 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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CY10 ELW is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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CY10 ELW is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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