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AO12 ZRY

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZRY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,010 miles

Offside Front seat tilt not working not releasing

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

Outstanding air bag recall

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (bolt on joint ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,308 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 41,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,968 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,244 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 35,244 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,455 miles

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

Offside Front c/v gaiter clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,002 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,761 miles

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

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 ZRY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZRY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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