CarVerify

Free Car Check

K444 XYL

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

172,332 mi
Last recorded172,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,332 miles

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 88,506 miles

Rear Axle and suspension components painted with protective paint

Pass 21 Oct 2024 161,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,218 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroding.

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 85,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorbers corroding.

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 159,544 miles

Central Rear rear diff leak

Fail 26 Oct 2023 159,509 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear diff leak

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2022 139,727 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,719 miles

No Fas detected

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,431 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,467 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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K444 XYL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K444 XYL?

You can check the full history of K444 XYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K444 XYL registered?

K444 XYL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is K444 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 XYL shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K444 XYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K444 XYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.