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GU10 VNJ

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 112,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 112,159 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 112,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,152 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,566 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 105,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 73,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer rubber mounting missing and middle pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2018 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,792 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,851 miles

advise front tyres wearing low on edges

advise osr tyre heavily perished and starting to wear low

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise rear exhaust mount poor condition

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 30,720 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 30,720 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)

Fail 31 May 2012 21,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 21,688 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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GU10 VNJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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GU10 VNJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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