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TJ12 TAY

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ12 TAY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2025 87,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,809 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,876 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Locking wheel bolt damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 39,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 May 2018 38,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,969 miles

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,420 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
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TJ12 TAY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

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TJ12 TAY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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