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AK62 HXC

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 103,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center support bracket broken,insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

bad oil leaking from engine.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 86,874 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, and cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective center support bracket broken,insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

bad oil leaking from engine.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,528 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,528 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,170 miles

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 70,170 miles

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

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer mount broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK62 HXC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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AK62 HXC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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