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LY10 BTO

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,168 mi
Last recorded141,168 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 141,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,416 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 115,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 105,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,129 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,544 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre has cuts and damage on the sidewall

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre has cuts and damage on the sidewall

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,707 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 205/45/17 88W

rear exhaust hangar broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust hangar broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,141 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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LY10 BTO is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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LY10 BTO is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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