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AD53 LTD

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,277 mi
Last recorded92,277 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LTD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,277 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 89,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure likely to become detached (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,218 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 80,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,397 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 78,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,318 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,703 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

emissions too low to test

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,783 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 47,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,489 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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AD53 LTD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AD53 LTD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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