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AX12 JFA

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,709 mi
Last recorded157,709 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 JFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 157,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2024 153,937 miles

all 4 tyres worn low, rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,290 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2023 149,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,610 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount detached due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,603 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount detached due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,267 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 116,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.2mm - 205/45 zr17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - worn out of shape - flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit just (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit just (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit just (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit just (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,195 miles

front lower arm bushes age cracking and starting to unbond

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

both rear tyres age cracking and wearing low

front lower arm bushes age cracking and starting to unbond

Fail 31 Jul 2015 42,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

washer resivior cap missing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

washer resivior cap missing

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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AX12 JFA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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AX12 JFA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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