2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · M21 PAT
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 72,254 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M21 PAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 72,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M21 PAT 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 (M21 PAT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust system insecure central front mount and rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
M21 PAT Mileage History
- 15/07/202466,557 mi
- 15/07/202466,557 mi
- 08/07/202569,293 mi+2,736 mi
- 09/07/202672,254 mi+2,961 mi
- 11/07/202672,254 mi
Average of roughly 2,867 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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