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DS03 DBS

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DBS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside side skirt loose. Nearside missing clips

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 75,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside side skirt loose. Nearside missing clips

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 63,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 51,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,920 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,920 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,039 miles

Exhaust hanger has broken off.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,060 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Oct 2018 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 36,529 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,177 miles

timing chain tensioner oil seal leak urgent!, advise tracking check due to tyre wear

Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

timing chain tensioner oil seal leak urgent!, advise tracking check due to tyre wear

Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,831 miles

Both front tyres baulding on inner edges.

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

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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DS03 DBS is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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DS03 DBS is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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