2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · NL60 KPU
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 148,583 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL60 KPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 148,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL60 KPU 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 (NL60 KPU) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NL60 KPU Mileage History
- 29/03/2022142,410 mi
- 29/03/2022142,410 mi
- 01/04/2023142,526 mi+116 mi
- 01/04/2023142,526 mi
- 22/03/2024148,583 mi+6,057 mi
Average of roughly 3,113 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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