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RF10 TSX

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 TSX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 104,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,798 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded on centre pipe hanger

n/s/f and o/s/f inner driveshaft oil seals leaking

oil leak

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

Fail 6 Feb 2025 94,789 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

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

exhaust heavily corroded on centre pipe hanger

n/s/f and o/s/f inner driveshaft oil seals leaking

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,456 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,590 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 65,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,060 miles

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling on inner wheelarch liner but not fouling at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2017 51,055 miles

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

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling on inner wheelarch liner but not fouling at time of test

front of exhaust system poorly supported

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,080 miles

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

metal hanger broken away from exhaust

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,479 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,476 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,701 miles

front tyre edges worn.

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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RF10 TSX is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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RF10 TSX is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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