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SH10 AYT

2010 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 AYT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,699 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Slight underbody side corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 68,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt contaminated with oil

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside, axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose (not likely to fall off) rear

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,540 miles

Air pipe from airbox to turbo broken

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air pipe from airbox to turbo broken

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,492 miles

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

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

Rear both brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 49,393 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,832 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both brake hoses ferrule corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 38,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,730 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Fail 31 May 2016 31,730 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,326 miles

exhaust bracket insecure before rear silencer system still supported

Fail 20 May 2015 25,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust bracket insecure before rear silencer system still supported

Pass 8 May 2014 21,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 21,152 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 17,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 17,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH10 AYT is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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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SH10 AYT is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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