2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · AF10 HYL
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 120,596 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF10 HYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 120,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 HYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Citroen Ds3 (AF10 HYL) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
AF10 HYL Mileage History
- 07/02/2024115,737 mi
- 07/02/2025120,565 mi+4,828 mi
- 12/02/2025120,565 mi
- 14/08/2026120,589 mi+24 mi
- 20/08/2026120,596 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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