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AM05 SKM

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 SKM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread slightly warped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,421 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 91,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,559 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

kerb damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2020 43,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,768 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,709 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,623 miles

both front tyres worn to edges also nearside front tyre outer side wall shows damage

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,547 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,048 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has curb damage

n/s/r tyre has curb damage

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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AM05 SKM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AM05 SKM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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