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JU12 GEM

2023 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,598 mi
Last recorded2,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU12 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 2,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 31,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 30,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 30,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,618 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 29,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,754 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 28,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexible section support bracket broken however exhaust unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 27,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,887 miles

Central Rear seat belt unable to buckle correctly

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,552 miles

Front brake discs thin.

Front exhaust bracket partly defective but system still secure.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre badly perishing between tread and sidewalls.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 24,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs thin.

Front exhaust bracket partly defective but system still secure.

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre badly perishing between tread and sidewalls.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 18,604 miles

offside rear brakes binding

rear exhaust bracket insecure

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

Pass 3 May 2017 17,038 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 17,030 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (5.4.2)

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

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

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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JU12 GEM is a 2023 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 3 years old, this Citroen DS3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JU12 GEM is a 2023 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 June 2023.

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