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SL12 NZM

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 NZM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,538 miles

This vehicle has outstanding recall contact citreon

Fail 15 Jan 2026 108,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

This vehicle has outstanding recall contact citreon

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,966 miles

top and bottom covers fitted show plates on passenger seat

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,432 miles

plates that don't conform to requirements on passenger seat

Pass 11 Feb 2023 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 11 Feb 2023 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,431 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge worn smooth. 205/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mount prescribed area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 73,431 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge worn smooth. 205/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mount prescribed area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,602 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,151 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall but not through to the cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has damage to the outer wall but not through to the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,422 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has slight damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has slight damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,187 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,295 miles

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

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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SL12 NZM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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SL12 NZM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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