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LC10 OAM

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,679 mi
Last recorded261,679 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 OAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 261,679 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 261,679 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 249,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 236,880 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 224,343 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 224,343 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 210,421 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 210,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 189,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 189,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 180,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 163,069 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 163,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (link rods ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s rear tyre 3mm and uneven wear 195/55/16

Pass 11 May 2018 144,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2017 124,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both number plate light lens missing

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 May 2017 124,103 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both number plate light lens missing

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 May 2016 103,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,720 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing 195/55/16

damage o/s door sill

Fail 28 May 2014 66,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,636 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 46,931 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 OAM is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LC10 OAM is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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