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VE59 UVU

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 UVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant tank is empty, tank lid on the wiper arm tray.. ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. Marked. 195/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant tank is empty, tank lid on the wiper arm tray.. ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,318 miles

Central heatshield slightly insecure

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central heatshield slightly insecure

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 76,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,313 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure first bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,675 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 45,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 24,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,550 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres outside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 13,744 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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VE59 UVU is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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VE59 UVU is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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