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AF12 URG

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 URG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 125,292 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 125,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 123,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 120,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,233 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer front mount missing and rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting/cracking - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking in outer edge tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting/cracking - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking in outer edge tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,266 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 52,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,750 miles

rear inner brake pads both sides look low

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 URG 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 72.2%.

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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AF12 URG is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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