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AO62 OFJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 153,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 153,919 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,962 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre warn excessive on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,636 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,636 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,381 miles

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 OFJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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