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J55 LMS

2010 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 LMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 99,319 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 99,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,497 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 98,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,492 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 90,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 113,557 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,745 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,745 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,200 miles

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorared

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,200 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorared

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,928 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,922 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken , exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,989 miles

engine bay covers and under bodytrays

Fail 4 Mar 2017 57,989 miles

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

engine bay covers and under bodytrays

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Recommend rear brakes checked as application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,468 miles

zero reading on smoke test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 27,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J55 LMS is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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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J55 LMS is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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