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YR10 RGZ

2010 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,568 mi
Last recorded169,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 RGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 169,568 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor front jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor front jacking point area also near deformed outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes split and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various corrosion to underbody steering suspension brakes and exhaust

injector seals possibly leaking and chuffing with oil contamination also around area on cambelt side of engine

Pass 30 May 2024 159,270 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine and gearbox area ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 159,270 miles

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

Coolant leak rear of engine and gearbox area ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 149,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 149,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 133,538 miles

Rear brake slight bind

Fail 6 Jun 2022 133,533 miles

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

Rear brake slight bind

Rear heat shield

Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 120,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,941 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 110,868 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 100,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside cover sill missing

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre back exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside cover sill missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,336 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,545 miles

the exhaust rear box has one mounting broken

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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YR10 RGZ is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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YR10 RGZ is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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