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LY59 KHW

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KHW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,669 miles

Cooling fan running constantly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper split

wiper motor only works on high speed and not stopping at it resting position.

Fail 19 May 2026 98,669 miles

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

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

Cooling fan running constantly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2026 98,669 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,557 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front spring corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 89,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front spring corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 79,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,151 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,151 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is cracking

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,553 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 55,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,449 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,810 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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LY59 KHW is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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LY59 KHW is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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