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B12 SME

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,623 mi
Last recorded47,623 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SME
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,623 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 47,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 43,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 39,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 35,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2020 32,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,148 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,003 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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B12 SME is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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B12 SME is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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