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AY12 XGS

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,514 mi
Last recorded39,514 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,132 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,485 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,984 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 37,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 35,653 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,875 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 27,875 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,424 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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AY12 XGS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY12 XGS registered?

AY12 XGS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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