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Citroën DS3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S12 RTAMOT history

S12 RTA is a white diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S12 RTA white Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,802 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RTA was last recorded at 72,802 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 9,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,359 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,443 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,802 miles
  • 2025 – 63,359 miles
  • 2024 – 59,872 miles
  • 2023 – 53,555 miles
  • 2022 – 46,054 miles
  • 2021 – 42,354 miles
  • 2020 – 40,515 miles
  • 2019 – 35,707 miles
  • 2018 – 35,245 miles
  • 2017 – 33,979 miles
  • 2016 – 33,040 miles
  • 2015 – 31,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,802 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    542454392699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,359 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    405878923318
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail63,357 miles (+3,485)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,357 miles
    Test number
    549990658898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,872 miles (+6,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,872 miles
    Test number
    672509300596
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    680723089454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail53,555 miles (+7,501)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    682685434460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    452026730384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,054 miles (+3,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    115067349080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass42,354 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    136678681910
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail42,354 miles (+1,839)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    185711041514
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,515 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    234220593048
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass35,707 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    380034535645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,245 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,245 miles
    Test number
    374214229725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass33,979 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    561875058744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,040 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    187959363056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,465 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    899094175103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,112 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    118063315451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,092 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,092 miles
    Test number
    689876505011
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about S12 RTA

Does S12 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RTA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RTA?
The MOT on S12 RTA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RTA done?
S12 RTA was recorded at 72,802 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has S12 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RTA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 RTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 RTA find?
S12 RTA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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