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AF12 XWP

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,149 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant expansion tank cap missing and empty (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,287 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,217 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,590 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 40,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,966 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,174 miles

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 XWP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XWP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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