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AF52 AEF

2010 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,298 mi
Last recorded164,298 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen DS365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 164,298 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL.CONTACT CITROEN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR....

heat shield by steering rack insecure.....

Fail 16 Oct 2025 164,298 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle bracket snapped and rear bracket lightly to snap (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL.CONTACT CITROEN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR....

heat shield by steering rack insecure.....

Pass 27 Sep 2024 162,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,319 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 160,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 158,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 146,153 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 146,151 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

n/s front spot light does not work

Fail 9 Apr 2019 125,652 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

n/s front spot light does not work

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,808 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,141 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 54,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,264 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF52 AEF is a 2010 Citroen DS3 in White 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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AF52 AEF is a 2010 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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