2010 Citroën DS3 · 14,329 MOT tests
2010 Citroën DS3 reliability
2010 Citroën DS3s fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 DS3 years (14,329 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- 49.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 91,546
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,329
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.4% of tests fail here (196% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Citroën DS3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Suspension19.1%
- Body, chassis and structure15.4%
- Brakes10.5%
- Tyres8.6%
- Steering8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.5%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 5.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.72%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.89%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.59%) · Exhaust mounting defective (8.28%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.04%)
Is a 2010 Citroën DS3 reliable?
2010 Citroën DS3s fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 DS3 years (14,329 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Citroën DS3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.6% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.47% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Citroën DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Citroën DS3 shows 91,546 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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