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DV60 VJL

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,122 miles

General corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 91,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 80,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,525 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 63,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,247 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front Discs Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,458 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2018 50,458 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,493 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Oct 2016 33,493 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 27,839 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,209 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,422 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken,exhaust system secure

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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DV60 VJL is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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DV60 VJL is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 October 2010.

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