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GV10 KAO

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,041 mi
Last recorded146,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 KAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 146,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 143,186 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 143,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,962 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,962 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,616 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,087 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,664 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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GV10 KAO is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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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GV10 KAO is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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