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EJ10 LAE

2010 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

gearbox mount worn

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mount worn

Pass 14 Oct 2023 71,492 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 71,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,567 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,541 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,719 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,551 miles

the centre and rear exhaust hangers are detached from the exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,004 miles

all four tyre sidewall damaged bot no cords showing

both front brake disc inner faces very corroded

front under tray broken cable tied in places

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,367 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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EJ10 LAE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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EJ10 LAE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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