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SM10 ZWE

2010 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,908 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,908 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

hand brake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 84,292 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm inside edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 70,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread devoid outside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm inside edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,853 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,424 miles

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear heat shield loose

air con rad deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,424 miles

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear heat shield loose

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air con rad deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,650 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust supports

Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 25,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,711 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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SM10 ZWE is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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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SM10 ZWE is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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