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LY10 BTZ

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 138,100 miles

Front brake pads - worn

steering track rod ends - wear/lift

Fail 30 Apr 2026 138,100 miles

Front brake pads - worn

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

steering track rod ends - wear/lift

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,785 miles

Front brake pads - worn

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

Rear exhaust mounts - weak/corroded

steering track rod ends - worn

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,486 miles

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

Offside steering track rod end - worn

exhaust mountings - weak

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,800 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perised

Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 110,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing on outer and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,673 miles

Bonnet Opening Handle Deteriorated

Handbrake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,727 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 81,715 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holders corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2 of 3 exhaust hangers are not attached - exhaust is still supported

nearside & offside number plate light lens' are missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,758 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,864 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,331 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,532 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 BTZ 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 61.9%.

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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LY10 BTZ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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