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NV10 XFM

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

202,847 mi
Last recorded202,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 202,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 202,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x two (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 192,505 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 192,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 187,778 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 187,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside offside front top suspension mounts slightly noisy on lock to lock.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear and nearside rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 179,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 179,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 139,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 139,374 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 124,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,382 miles

smoke emissions to clean on meter for reading.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

smoke emissions to clean on meter for reading.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,978 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,978 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGAR (7.1.1)

Offside Front 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGAR (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,947 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,609 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,060 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NV10 XFM 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 56.5%.

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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NV10 XFM is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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