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J23 DME

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DME
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 137,740 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 134,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 134,342 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 72,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,233 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Measured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Measured (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,948 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))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 57,923 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,029 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,900 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,900 miles

Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,088 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,628 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer skin deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake could do with service/adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly cracked but no cords showing at present

Fail 5 Oct 2017 79,748 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly cracked but no cords showing at present

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,766 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Nov 2016 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,578 miles

rear tyres cracking between outer tread blocks

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,746 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)

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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J23 DME is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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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J23 DME is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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