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VN10 KHZ

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 KHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,562 miles

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

N/S/F inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Self park not functioning on front wipers

Fail 13 Feb 2026 138,453 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/F inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Self park not functioning on front wipers

Pass 9 Jan 2025 134,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,071 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,469 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,002 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,042 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2020 92,042 miles

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

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,901 miles

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

parking brake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,221 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,997 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hanger bracket adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,297 miles

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

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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VN10 KHZ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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VN10 KHZ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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