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AV12 TZX

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

303,433 mi
Last recorded303,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 303,433 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,042 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 177,042 miles

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

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

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 160,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 160,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,416 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 146,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,048 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 130,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,732 miles

Coolant level is low.

Offside registration plate light is dull.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Coolant level is low.

Front brake pads slightly low.

Offside registration plate light is dull.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,214 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,214 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,804 miles

center exhaust mount broken

damage to screen

Fail 25 Jul 2018 79,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

center exhaust mount broken

damage to screen

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,410 miles

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

stone chip(s) in windscreen.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

stone chip(s) in windscreen.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyrea wearing severely on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV12 TZX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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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AV12 TZX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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