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AF12 MTV

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 115,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 115,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,800 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 107,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 96,076 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,325 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot loose not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot loose not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,382 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 39,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF12 MTV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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AF12 MTV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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