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VE10 HFW

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,067 mi
Last recorded174,067 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 HFW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 174,067 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 174,065 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 156,954 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 156,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 137,792 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount noisey

Fail 23 May 2024 137,792 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,738 miles

Nearside Front macpherson top mounting noisy on turns slight stiff

Nearside Rear to flexi brake pipe nut corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 120,738 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 12" suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front macpherson top mounting noisy on turns slight stiff

Nearside Rear to flexi brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 74,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,139 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,675 miles

Both front tyres slight wear inside edges

Both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 4,993 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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VE10 HFW is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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VE10 HFW is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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