2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · DS59 WDD
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 81,338 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DS59 WDD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2023
- 81,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS59 WDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Citroen Ds3 (DS59 WDD) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS59 WDD Mileage History
- 21/12/202178,703 mi
- 22/12/202178,703 mi
- 03/01/202381,338 mi+2,635 mi
- 03/01/202381,338 mi
Average of roughly 2,546 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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The 1.6-litre "Prince" petrol engines are notorious for timing chain tensioner failure and chain stretch, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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