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NV10 XOB

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,017 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,951 miles

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

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,950 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,588 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,969 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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NV10 XOB is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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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NV10 XOB is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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