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AK12 ZTU

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,413 mi
Last recorded136,413 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 136,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 136,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 121,061 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 121,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,628 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,819 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sidewalls. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/r tyre outer side wall not down to cords

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 ZTU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZTU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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