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AD12 AYJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,064 mi
Last recorded87,064 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,990 miles

Corrosion on front shockers

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

N/s of vehicle damaged

Nearside Front Abs wire wrapped around brake pipe and is very tight on lock

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

Offside Front Bottom ball joint cover rubbing on brake disc

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,990 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Corrosion on front shockers

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

N/s of vehicle damaged

Nearside Front Abs wire wrapped around brake pipe and is very tight on lock

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bottom ball joint cover rubbing on brake disc

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,370 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Play in track rod ends

Rear tyre at o/s cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Play in track rod ends

Rear tyre at o/s cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,874 miles

Play in o/s & n/s track rods

Rear tyre at o/s cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,667 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer edge will soon need changing

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars & wearing on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in o/s & n/s track rods

Rear tyre at o/s cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,499 miles

Rear brakes dragging

Rear tyre at o/s perishing in base of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019 52,833 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section bracket broken near under tray and bracket at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 21,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,121 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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AD12 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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AD12 AYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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