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AAZ 9020

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 9020
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 76,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,411 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,953 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken At the top ,on the mounting. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,125 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure resting on and melting plastic trim (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 44,175 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,725 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AAZ 9020 is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAZ 9020 is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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