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A15 UVY

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,559 mi
Last recorded73,559 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,009 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 70,901 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,328 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 66,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,401 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,502 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 46,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 46,732 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 exhaust brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 42,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 42,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 37,443 miles

all four tyres wearing thin/nearside rear close to limit

Pass 28 May 2016 30,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 30,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating disc's contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating disc's contaminated with paint (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,530 miles

Distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Parking permit fitted to o/s of windscreen

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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A15 UVY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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A15 UVY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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