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G18 FAR

2010 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 FAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 141,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 141,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 141,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,220 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 135,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,482 miles

Both rear tyres perished and sidewalls cracking

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 66,756 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2017 66,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,862 miles

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 34,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G18 FAR is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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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G18 FAR is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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