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VN10 OLA

2010 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 OLA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 140,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 140,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 133,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 121,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 121,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 102,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,319 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has light age related cracks to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has light age related cracks to outer sidewall

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 87,909 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has light age related cracks to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has light age related cracks to outer sidewall

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid intermittent fault (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on intermittent fault (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear tyres cracking due to age

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn / lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Sidelight out (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 73,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,776 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,549 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 53,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,686 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs worn and scored with signs of high spots

Fail 26 Apr 2014 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs worn and scored with signs of high spots

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OLA is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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