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L16 YMB

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 YMB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,821 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 76,707 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 68,622 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 51,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER IN LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,460 miles

cracking to all tyres but can not see any cords

Pass 26 May 2020 44,261 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,945 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,917 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 May 2016 26,853 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 May 2015 22,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 18,474 miles

front and rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,133 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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L16 YMB is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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L16 YMB is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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