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MA10 JOH

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,028 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front, o/s front (outer) both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 77,028 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front and o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front, o/s front (outer) both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

engine mounting has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,269 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,665 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 70,665 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,473 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front, o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high front both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 55,033 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,525 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,525 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind when roatating osf wheel by hand but doesnt show up on rbt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,360 miles

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

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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MA10 JOH is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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MA10 JOH is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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