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A23 DWC

2010 Citroen DS3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,631 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 137,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n s r and o s r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s r and o s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s r and o s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 132,361 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,868 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,933 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,472 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,352 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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A23 DWC is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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A23 DWC is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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