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K23 HAM

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,728 mi
Last recorded135,728 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 HAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 135,728 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 130,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 130,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 129,966 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 117,603 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,327 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,111 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 78,111 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,270 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,112 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,112 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,558 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 18,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K23 HAM is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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K23 HAM is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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