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LC10 NWJ

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 NWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 111,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 111,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive eloys tank ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive eloys fluid tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 98,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,180 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 90,857 miles

osr spring corroded

rear tyres stepped

slight noise from osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 86,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector detatched (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 76,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,744 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 63,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,870 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,870 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,899 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,338 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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LC10 NWJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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LC10 NWJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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