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AR12 REA

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,032 mi
Last recorded147,032 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 REA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 147,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 126,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 119,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 104,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 99,586 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 99,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,076 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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AR12 REA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AR12 REA registered?

AR12 REA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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