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X123 CEL

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,056 mi
Last recorded109,056 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 CEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 109,056 miles

o/s rear and n/s front inner arch guards insecure, body damaged, o/s rear tyre pressure low, coolant on min

o/s rear tyre uneven wear and nailed 225 45 17

rear discs deteriorated and pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Aug 2026 109,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play at limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear and n/s front inner arch guards insecure, body damaged, o/s rear tyre pressure low, coolant on min

o/s rear tyre uneven wear and nailed 225 45 17

rear discs deteriorated and pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,655 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective multi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,295 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer front bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,018 miles

Coolant level low

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

Rear exhaust box hangers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2020 53,016 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Rear exhaust box hangers in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 43,516 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,973 miles

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still surported

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on iner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2015 17,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside 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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X123 CEL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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X123 CEL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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