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S888 MEW

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 MEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,274 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Front brake pads seem to be wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 105,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Engine coolant level low

Front brake pads seem to be wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,637 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))

Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 82,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 74,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts on axle, slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts on axle, slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,831 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,410 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 28,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,253 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 17,233 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S888 MEW is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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S888 MEW is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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