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OV10 FMU

2010 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,027 mi
Last recorded152,027 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 FMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 152,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 146,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 139,213 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 139,213 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 131,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,581 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 130,580 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle flexy bit braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 117,651 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,734 miles

Front exhaust front bracket broken

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2020 105,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust front bracket broken

Nearside Front fog light not working

service light on

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,262 miles

Front Exhaust hanger not attached & rears are only partially

Front Wipers smearing

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust hanger not attached & rears are only partially

Front Wipers smearing

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,922 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,514 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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OV10 FMU is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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OV10 FMU is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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