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MJ10 AVE

2010 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,303 mi
Last recorded111,303 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 111,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 11 Aug 2025 103,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear limit+bald on inner edge( borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear shocker top showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear shocker top showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,116 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,190 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,044 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 62,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 55,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MJ10 AVE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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MJ10 AVE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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