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TA12 HAS

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA12 HAS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 91,552 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 91,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,057 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 85,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,784 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,131 miles

daytime running lamps not working

Fail 13 Jul 2018 35,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

daytime running lamps not working

Pass 19 May 2017 32,709 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 32,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 22,531 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 22,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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TA12 HAS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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TA12 HAS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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