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X222 COB

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,893 mi
Last recorded111,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX222 COB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 92,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 81,693 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light sign of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm and perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm and perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm and perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm and perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective pre rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/metal debris in tread

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective pre rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/metal debris in tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 34,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X222 COB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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X222 COB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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