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T4 HDG

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 HDG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 43,673 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,845 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,845 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,744 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken Away On One Side, Exhaust Supported At Time Of Inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Low On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 39,744 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Broken Away On One Side, Exhaust Supported At Time Of Inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Low On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,722 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Broken, System Still Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low, Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discolored (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Various Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Wearing Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discolored (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 34,516 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken Away From System (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discolored (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Various Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Wearing Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective Backing Discolored (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,277 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,300 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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Fail 10 Mar 2020 30,300 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,860 miles

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

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Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,539 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove Air Fresh Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre Has Damage To Outer Sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,686 miles

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

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Fail 2 Mar 2017 18,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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nearside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 14,337 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,485 miles

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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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T4 HDG is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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T4 HDG is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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