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RO53 HWK

2010 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 HWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 131,021 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 126,188 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,254 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 112,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,516 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,162 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,455 miles

Front registration plate broken but not misreadable

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,654 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RO53 HWK is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RO53 HWK is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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