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AJ12 TZT

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TZT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,682 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 122,012 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 122,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,890 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 105,890 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusting away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,577 miles

both front & n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting corroded breaking away

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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AJ12 TZT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AJ12 TZT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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