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AO62 NKG

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,006 mi
Last recorded145,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NKG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 145,006 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 145,006 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 138,173 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 126,950 miles

Service brake lagging in operation REAR (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 116,019 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 91,356 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 91,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,511 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,299 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces worn/ lipped

nsr tyre wall curbed

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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AO62 NKG is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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AO62 NKG is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 October 2012.

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