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L111 NVE

2010 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,227 mi
Last recorded164,227 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 NVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 164,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release arm broken

Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 150,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 136,366 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 136,365 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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cuts and fraying on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,974 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch broken

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,994 miles

Nearside Sill cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,676 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sill cover missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed along one edge. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 88,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed along one edge. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,124 miles

rear tyres cracking on limit

Fail 19 Feb 2020 79,124 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,143 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2017 57,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2017 57,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,317 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 42,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 20 Sep 2014 36,081 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,201 miles

corrosion on front brake discs on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre depth getting low

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

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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L111 NVE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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L111 NVE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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