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LO10 FAJ

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 95,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 90,411 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working sides lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front & Rear on both side [all 4] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill cover loose

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

Rear exhaust heat sheeld loose

maintenance light on

Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 79,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front section just after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,189 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 33,189 miles

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

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

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 4 Apr 2015 18,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,536 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,423 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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LO10 FAJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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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LO10 FAJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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