2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SM10 VNX
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 123,364 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM10 VNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 123,364 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.
SM10 VNX 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 (SM10 VNX) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM10 VNX Mileage History
- 17/07/2023118,627 mi
- 20/07/2023118,629 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/2024121,040 mi+2,411 mi
- 04/09/2024121,082 mi+42 mi
- 22/08/2025123,364 mi+2,282 mi
Average of roughly 2,256 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
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