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B26 EFF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,926 mi
Last recorded89,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 EFF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted and sill covers

Fail 18 Jan 2025 80,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,441 miles

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

header tank empty

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 72,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 69,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,360 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2019 59,279 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front+rear brake discs showing slight deterioration

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,334 miles

second from rear exhaust mounting detatched

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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B26 EFF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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B26 EFF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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