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VK10 YFJ

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 113,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2025 110,326 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,904 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav / holder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 105,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first joint leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav / holder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,959 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 96,952 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak first joint leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at first joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,820 miles

bonnet lever broken but still can be easily opened

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,807 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped at weld but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F day running light has broken bracket but still secure

Nearside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre

Offside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,604 miles

rear exhaust mount not secure

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,775 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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VK10 YFJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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VK10 YFJ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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