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FV59 XXC

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,500 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

steering wheel cover loose on steering wheel!

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,455 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 85,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,441 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,460 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,804 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust mount broken away from center pipe but exhaust still adequately supported.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,503 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported metal exhaust bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,934 miles

both rear tyres starting too break up 195/55/16t87

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,662 miles

rear tyres coming up too be changed

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,959 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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FV59 XXC is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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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FV59 XXC is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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