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HW10 LXE

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 116,081 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs rusty poor

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,089 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,345 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 103,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 84,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,181 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2021 78,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2020 76,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,054 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,538 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,858 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,787 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,350 miles

rear exhaust hanger rusted through

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,451 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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HW10 LXE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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HW10 LXE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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