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A5 VRL

2010 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,490 mi
Last recorded40,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 40,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 30,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 21,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs scored

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,594 miles

front exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 24 Jun 2016 13,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad splits around whole outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad splits around whole outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust bracket broken away

n/s/f tyre wearing low and in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A5 VRL is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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What year was A5 VRL registered?

A5 VRL is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 November 2010.

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