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AR12 KAZ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 KAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 64,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 62,618 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,147 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,178 miles

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

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Fail 4 Aug 2023 57,177 miles

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

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

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,553 miles

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,552 miles

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

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

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

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamp (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 43,071 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,204 miles

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,236 miles

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

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

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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AR12 KAZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AR12 KAZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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