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AK62 PUA

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 175,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 175,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 167,148 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 167,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FLEXIBLE PIPE

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FLEXIBLE PIPE

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,551 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 122,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,270 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,281 miles

Exhaust system has temporary repair to support system

Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,281 miles

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

Exhaust system has temporary repair to support system

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,073 miles

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

exhaust system has temporary repair to support system

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,184 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut on sidewall

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,184 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut on sidewall

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,468 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,009 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detatched but still adequetley supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PUA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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AK62 PUA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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