2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · W24 DAV
2010 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 58,834 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W24 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 58,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W24 DAV 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 (W24 DAV) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
W24 DAV Mileage History
- 18/07/202353,056 mi
- 17/07/202455,154 mi+2,098 mi
- 05/08/202557,320 mi+2,166 mi
- 06/08/202557,323 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/202658,834 mi+1,511 mi
Average of roughly 1,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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