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EK10 ZBU

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,613 mi
Last recorded160,613 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 ZBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 160,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,497 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 93,273 miles

Central Suspect exhaust heat shield missing mid vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()

Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Suspect exhaust heat shield missing mid vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 89,169 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,167 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 76,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre, Outter Shoulder Bald.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt, Unable To Fully Inspect. Childseat Fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55V16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,740 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 25,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,933 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,246 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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EK10 ZBU is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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EK10 ZBU is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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