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NG10 VLK

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG10 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

cooling fan noisy

Fail 9 Sep 2025 91,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

cooling fan noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,933 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

o/s rear indicator discoloured

strong advise - n/s rear tyre deteriorated and badly worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,503 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear low

n/s/f wishbone front and rear bushes perishing

slight blow form exhaust front flex

Fail 11 Sep 2023 84,503 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear low

n/s/f wishbone front and rear bushes perishing

slight blow form exhaust front flex

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,590 miles

Both rear brake pipe unions At flexis corroded

Front brake discs lipped and worn pads appear ok

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight engine and trans oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,018 miles

both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

Fail 1 Jul 2020 73,018 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

engine oil low

o/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,099 miles

front brake discs worn unable to see pads

play in n/s front steering rack end

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake discs worn unable to see pads

play in n/s front steering rack end

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,133 miles

front exhaust bracket poor and rear missing

n/s front brake disc badly worn unable to see pads

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket poor and rear missing

n/s front brake disc badly worn unable to see pads

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,032 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and punctured ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust hanger bracket missing

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and punctured ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust hanger bracket missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,496 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,049 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,321 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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NG10 VLK is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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NG10 VLK is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 August 2010.

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