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AO12 XKL

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,138 mi
Last recorded107,138 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded/defective (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 101,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded/defective (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (195/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 97,228 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (195/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken on one side / exhaust system corroded / flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear / perishing slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2023 91,241 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken on one side / exhaust system corroded / flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear / perishing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated / front exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn broken at top of end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on both edges/ outer side wall / cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated / front exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn broken at top of end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,170 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front right bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm both fronts slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 74,170 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front right bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm both fronts slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,706 miles

passenger air bags turned off- child seats fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,706 miles

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

passenger air bags turned off- child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,289 miles

Exhaust centre mounting corroded through

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO12 XKL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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AO12 XKL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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