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AV62 ONJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ONJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread & worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread & worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 88,586 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread & worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread & worn to 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,574 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective steering Tie Rod lock nut to Track rod end Loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective steering Tie Rod lock nut to Track rod end Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2022 77,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2022 77,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,271 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,727 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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AV62 ONJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AV62 ONJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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