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SAM 171E

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,734 mi
Last recorded82,734 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 171E
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,616 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,797 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2019 63,055 miles

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

o/s front tyre cuts on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,939 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear brakes squeak

Fail 5 Nov 2018 60,939 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear brakes squeak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2017 58,335 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,310 miles

o/s bottom of screen damaged

one rear exhaust mount broken

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

o/s bottom of screen damaged

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,367 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s front brake pads worn to limit

rear exhaust mount broken of system still supported

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,609 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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SAM 171E is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White 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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SAM 171E is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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