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AJ04 CHJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 142,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 126,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 115,274 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,066 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,315 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,481 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,343 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust secure

rear tyres slight wear on edges

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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AJ04 CHJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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AJ04 CHJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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