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WU10 VLN

2010 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,211 mi
Last recorded160,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU10 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,211 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 155,895 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/side rear tyre below 1.0 mm needs replacing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded n/side front coil spring corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded n/side rear coil spring corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded o/side front coil spring corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded o/side rear coil spring corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 141,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 128,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,450 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,270 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBERPLATE LIGHT LENSE MISSING (NOT AFFECTING LIGHT)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBERPLATE LIGHT LENSE MISSING (NOT AFFECTING LIGHT)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 88,848 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 88,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 74,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on inside edge - no cords exposed

Fail 15 May 2017 74,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on inside edge - no cords exposed

Pass 11 May 2016 69,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2015 63,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn out on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn out on inside edge

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 55,566 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has slight cut to side wall

Fail 29 May 2014 55,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has slight cut to side wall

Pass 17 May 2013 46,274 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)

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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WU10 VLN is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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WU10 VLN is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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