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AX61 CEF

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 140,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 131,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 131,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,926 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 69,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,008 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,058 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracking amongst tread and slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2014 30,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracking amongst tread and slight damage to outer sidewall

rear washer not working

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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AX61 CEF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was AX61 CEF registered?

AX61 CEF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is AX61 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 CEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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