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VU60 VLF

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,493 mi
Last recorded190,493 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 VLF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 190,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 190,489 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 177,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front lower arm's inner bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting and rear exhaust shield is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear upper chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 177,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front lower arm's inner bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting and rear exhaust shield is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear upper chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 170,633 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 163,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 163,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 130,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,178 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 117,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,254 miles

front exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,121 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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VU60 VLF is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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VU60 VLF is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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