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OV10 FNS

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,339 mi
Last recorded138,339 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 138,339 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2025 134,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 121,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 121,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front heat shield loose above driveshaft

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 104,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 82,862 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 82,862 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 66,214 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 66,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 60,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 60,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 49,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 49,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit .51 Tested 1.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2017 40,973 miles

195/55/16 87t michelin

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

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 36,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 26,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 20,997 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 FNS is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FNS is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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