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AK12 NYP

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NYP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 87,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,302 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,351 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 69,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 59,302 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 52,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,080 miles

All tyres have approx. 3mm tread

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,930 miles

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

child seat fitted to off side rear

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre low on egdes and perished

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 22,829 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre low on egdes and perished

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AK12 NYP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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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AK12 NYP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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