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A23 RBY

2010 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,189 miles

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 85,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun shade low on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,476 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi hose - at union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Nearside fouling brake calliper (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi hose - at union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 80,457 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective loss of vacuum assistance when applying brakes (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose - at union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 80,142 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked / cut deep but cant see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked / cut deep but cant see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing obviously been driven on flat (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,911 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,911 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 43,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,482 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 24 May 2017 36,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 36,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,938 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 28,938 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,013 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)

exhaust mounting fractured, system still secure

Fail 3 Apr 2013 14,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,489 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 RBY is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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A23 RBY is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 November 2010.

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