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X14 MKJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 102,054 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,919 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 88,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because exhaust has a hole broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil topped up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low topped up

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 79,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,826 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,898 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 638,988 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken away from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,343 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 53,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,646 miles

off and near fronts brake discs need changing when pads worn out

off side wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear of system bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side (1.7.5a)

off and near fronts brake discs need changing when pads worn out

off side wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,999 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,388 miles

All four brake discs have light surface corrosion

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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X14 MKJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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X14 MKJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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