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SJ10 OVV

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 OVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 122,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread worn to legal limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 122,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread worn to legal limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 116,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Fouling on brake calliper (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,057 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 87,087 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,082 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 81,385 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 81,385 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,754 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,677 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 33,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SJ10 OVV is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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SJ10 OVV is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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